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Central Electricity Authority of India

The Central Electricity Authority of India (CEA) is a pivotal institution in the Indian power sector, headquartered in New Delhi. Established in 1951, the CEA plays a crucial role in formulating policies and regulations that govern the electricity industry across the nation. With a focus on planning and coordinating the development of the electricity sector, the CEA oversees major operational regions throughout India. The authority is renowned for its expertise in power system planning, grid management, and technical standards, ensuring a reliable and efficient electricity supply. Notable achievements include its contributions to the national grid's expansion and the promotion of renewable energy integration. As a key player in the energy landscape, the CEA continues to drive innovation and sustainability in India's electricity sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Central Electricity Authority of India'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.

15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Central Electricity Authority of India's score of 15 is lower than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Central Electricity Authority of India's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, the Central Electricity Authority of India (CEA) reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 1,002,020,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were about 0.98 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions also reached approximately 1,002,020,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. The CEA has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing these emissions. However, it is essential to note that the organisation is actively involved in the energy sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its carbon footprint. The CEA's commitment to addressing climate change is reflected in its ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions, although concrete reduction strategies have not been specified. Overall, the CEA's emissions data highlights the substantial impact of the electricity sector on carbon emissions, underscoring the need for robust climate commitments and actionable reduction plans in the future.

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Scope 1
1,048,672,900
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Scope 2
61,719,250
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00,000,000
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0.00
Scope 3
1,110,392,150
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Central Electricity Authority of India's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very 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. This request for Central Electricity Authority of India is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Central Electricity Authority of India 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.

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

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