Gail
Gail, officially known as Gail (India) Limited, is a prominent player in the energy sector, headquartered in New Delhi, India. Founded in 1984, the company has established itself as a leader in natural gas transmission and distribution, serving major operational regions across India. Gail's core offerings include natural gas processing, petrochemicals, and the development of infrastructure for gas transportation. What sets Gail apart is its commitment to sustainable energy solutions and its extensive pipeline network, which is one of the largest in the country. With a strong market position, Gail has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its LNG terminals and a focus on renewable energy initiatives. The company continues to play a vital role in India's energy landscape, driving innovation and efficiency in the industry.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Gail's score of 22 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Gail's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, GAIL reported total carbon emissions of approximately 39,755,550 kg CO2e, comprising 3,656,175,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 319,380,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 23,423,804,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, reflecting the company's operational scale and revenue growth. In 2022, GAIL's total emissions were about 28,573,915,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 4,133,249,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 434,135,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 24,006,532,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a growing carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which often represent the largest share for companies in the energy sector. Despite the increase in emissions, GAIL has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at mitigating its carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies or commitments suggests a need for enhanced climate action and transparency in their sustainability efforts. Overall, GAIL's emissions data highlights the challenges faced by large energy companies in balancing operational demands with climate commitments, underscoring the importance of establishing clear reduction targets to align with global climate goals.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,261,535,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 233,261,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
Gail 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.
