Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) is a pivotal entity in India's railway and tourism sector, headquartered in New Delhi. Established in 1999, IRCTC has revolutionised the travel experience by providing comprehensive catering services, online ticketing, and tourism packages across the country. With a focus on enhancing passenger convenience, IRCTC offers unique services such as e-catering, where travellers can order meals from a variety of cuisines while on the move. The corporation has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its user-friendly website and mobile app, which have transformed the way millions book train tickets. As a leader in the railway catering and tourism industry, IRCTC continues to set benchmarks in customer service and operational efficiency, making it an indispensable part of India's travel landscape.
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Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,221,310 kg CO2e, comprising 392,380 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 20,200,930 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This represents a significant increase from 2023, when emissions were about 14,629,790 kg CO2e, with 169,790 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 14,460,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. IRCTC has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or climate pledges. However, the company has reported emissions intensity metrics, indicating a focus on improving efficiency relative to revenue. In 2024, the total Scope 1 and 2 emission intensity was approximately 0.8922 kg CO2e per rupee of turnover, compared to about 0.64679 kg CO2e in 2023. While IRCTC has not established formal reduction initiatives or targets, their emissions data reflects ongoing monitoring and reporting practices in line with industry standards.
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| 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 169,790 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 14,630,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited 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.
