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updated 13 days ago

Cesc

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CESC Limited, commonly referred to as CESC, is a prominent player in the Indian power sector, headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1899, CESC has a rich history of providing reliable electricity to millions, primarily serving the Kolkata metropolitan area and parts of Uttar Pradesh. As a leading integrated power utility, CESC operates across various segments, including generation, distribution, and transmission of electricity. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, with a diverse portfolio that includes thermal and renewable energy sources. CESC has achieved significant milestones, including the implementation of advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency. With a strong market position, it continues to be recognised for its customer-centric approach and contributions to the energy landscape in India.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Cesc'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Distribution 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Cesc's score of 1 is lower than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cesc's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, CESC Limited reported significant carbon emissions in India, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 5,690,530,160 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 12,654,260 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 5,205,674,200 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 14,912,900 kg CO2e in the same year. CESC has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or commitments through initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has not reported any climate pledges or documented reduction initiatives, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. The emissions data is sourced directly from CESC Limited, with no cascading from a parent or related organization. The company continues to operate within the energy sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of transparent reporting and proactive climate commitments.

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20222023
Scope 1
13,513,004,000
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Scope 2
16,787,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cesc's primary industry is Distribution and trade services of electricity, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Cesc 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.

Cesc 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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