Hindustan Construction Co
Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) is a prominent player in the Indian construction and engineering sector, headquartered in Mumbai, India. Established in 1926, HCC has built a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across various regions, including highways, bridges, and urban development. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, HCC offers a diverse range of services, including project management, construction, and engineering consultancy. The company is renowned for its expertise in executing large-scale projects, such as dams and tunnels, which set it apart in a competitive market. HCC's commitment to quality and safety has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a leader in the industry. As it continues to expand its operations, HCC remains dedicated to shaping India's infrastructure landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Hindustan Construction Co'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 Benchmark
Hindustan Construction Co's score of 28 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hindustan Construction Co's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hindustan Construction Co (HCC) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 61,321,370 kg CO2e, comprising 28,221,060 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 33,009,310 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has shown a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where emissions were about 60,723,350 kg CO2e, with 30,159,340 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 30,013,010 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2024, HCC's emissions are projected to be approximately 60,171,540 kg CO2e, with 28,986,350 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 31,185,190 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a commitment to maintaining emissions at a similar level while managing operational efficiency. Despite these figures, HCC has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions, it may not yet have formalised strategies aligned with industry standards such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Overall, HCC's emissions data reflects the challenges faced by the construction industry in managing carbon outputs, highlighting the need for robust climate commitments and actionable reduction strategies moving forward.
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Get Started| 2017 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 10,108,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 258,890,000 | - | - | - | - |
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Hindustan Construction Co is committed to some 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.
