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Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited

Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (HDFC) is a leading financial institution headquartered in India, primarily serving the housing finance sector. Established in 1977, HDFC has played a pivotal role in promoting home ownership across the country, with a strong presence in major urban and semi-urban regions. Specialising in housing loans, HDFC offers a range of products including home loans, loan against property, and insurance services. Its unique approach combines competitive interest rates with personalised customer service, setting it apart in the industry. Over the years, HDFC has achieved significant milestones, including being the first mortgage company in India to be listed on the stock exchange. With a robust market position, HDFC is recognised for its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, making it a trusted name in housing finance.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited'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.

40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited's score of 40 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (HDFC) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,856,590 kg CO2e. This figure includes 9,780 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 638,540 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 8,972,030 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Over the years, HDFC's emissions have fluctuated, with notable figures from previous years including 5,218,400 kg CO2e in 2020 and 3,879,200 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has reported emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its environmental impact. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets, HDFC's emissions intensity has decreased from 0.00072 kg CO2e per unit of revenue in 2015 to 0.00039 kg CO2e per unit of revenue in 2019, reflecting an ongoing effort to improve efficiency and reduce emissions relative to revenue. HDFC's climate commitments align with industry standards, focusing on transparency and accountability in emissions reporting. The company continues to monitor its carbon emissions as part of its broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy.

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449,700
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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. Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), 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. Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

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.

Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited 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.

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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