Bharat Heavy Electricals
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), headquartered in New Delhi, India, is a leading player in the power generation and engineering sector. Established in 1964, BHEL has made significant strides in the manufacturing of electrical equipment and services, catering primarily to the energy, transmission, and transportation industries. With a robust presence across India and international markets, BHEL is renowned for its diverse range of products, including turbines, generators, and transformers. The company’s commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a key contributor to India's energy infrastructure. Notable achievements include its pivotal role in the development of thermal and hydroelectric power projects, solidifying its status as a market leader in the heavy electrical equipment industry.
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Bharat Heavy Electricals's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 111,681,130 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 174,844,570 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This marks a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were about 115,744,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 176,528,460 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Over the past few years, BHEL's emissions have shown fluctuations, with 2022 emissions recorded at approximately 126,295,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 198,339,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a trend towards reduction. BHEL has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or climate pledges as per the available information. The company’s emissions intensity per rupee of turnover has also been reported, with values of 0.02744 for 2024 and 0.02862 for 2023, reflecting their ongoing efforts to manage emissions relative to revenue. Overall, while BHEL has made some progress in reducing its carbon footprint, the absence of formal reduction targets or commitments suggests that further initiatives may be necessary to align with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 178,904,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 295,358,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Bharat Heavy Electricals is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
