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Cesc

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.

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11

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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Cesc's score of 11 is higher than 76% 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 2023, CESC reported significant carbon emissions in India, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 5,205,674,200 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 14,912,900 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were approximately 5,335,527,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions increased from about 10,911,000 kg CO2e. CESC's emissions data indicates a commitment to transparency, although no specific reduction targets or climate pledges have been disclosed. The company has not reported any Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. Overall, CESC's emissions intensity for Scope 1 and Scope 2 combined is approximately 0.87491 metric tons CO2e per unit of revenue in 2023. The company continues to monitor its carbon footprint as part of its sustainability efforts, but further details on reduction initiatives or targets are currently unavailable.

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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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Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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 Cesc is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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
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