Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), headquartered in New Delhi, India, is a leading player in the oil and gas industry. Founded in 1959, the company has established itself as a key player in refining, pipeline transportation, and marketing of petroleum products across the country. With a vast network of refineries and a significant presence in major operational regions, Indian Oil is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company offers a diverse range of products, including fuels, lubricants, and petrochemicals, distinguished by their reliability and performance. Indian Oil's strategic initiatives and investments in sustainable energy solutions have positioned it as a market leader, consistently ranking among the top companies in the Fortune Global 500. With a legacy of excellence and a focus on customer satisfaction, Indian Oil continues to drive growth in the energy sector.
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Indian Oil's score of 20 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 22000000000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 26270000000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a substantial 324810000000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's extensive carbon footprint across its operations. For the previous year, 2023, IndianOil's emissions were approximately 20830000000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 710000000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with no Scope 3 data disclosed. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined were about 21540000000 kg CO2e. IndianOil has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero operational emissions by 2046. This long-term goal aligns with India's broader target of reaching net-zero emissions by 2070. In the near term, the company plans to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity by 30% from 2021 levels by 2030. Additionally, IndianOil aims for a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, relative to 2021 levels. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. IndianOil's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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2017 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 385,121,760 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 265,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Indian Oil 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.