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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Bharat Heavy Electricals's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

21

Industry Benchmark

Bharat Heavy Electricals's score of 29 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bharat Heavy Electricals's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 292,272,460 kg CO2e, comprising 115,744,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 176,528,460 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This represents a continued commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint, with a notable reduction in emissions intensity to about 0.1027 kg CO2e per rupee of turnover. In 2024, BHEL's emissions are projected to decrease further, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 111,681,130 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 174,844,570 kg CO2e, indicating a proactive approach to reducing their environmental impact. BHEL has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. However, the company continues to focus on improving its carbon intensity metrics, which reflects its ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility within the heavy electrical manufacturing sector.

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Scope 1
178,904,000
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Scope 2
295,358,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bharat Heavy Electricals's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Bharat Heavy Electricals is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Bharat Heavy Electricals is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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