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Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) is a pivotal institution in the renewable energy sector, headquartered in New Delhi, India. Established in 1987, IREDA has been instrumental in promoting and financing renewable energy projects across the country, focusing on solar, wind, biomass, and small hydroelectric power. With a commitment to sustainable development, IREDA offers unique financial products and services tailored to the renewable energy market, including project financing and capacity building. The agency has achieved significant milestones, contributing to India's position as a global leader in renewable energy capacity. Recognised for its efforts, IREDA plays a crucial role in supporting the government's initiatives towards a greener future, making it a key player in the transition to sustainable energy solutions in India.

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How does Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency'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 Average

Mean score of companies in the 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency's score of 16 is lower than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 899,530 kg CO2e, all of which were classified under Scope 2 emissions, indicating indirect emissions from purchased electricity. In the previous year, 2023, IREDA's emissions were about 749,590 kg CO2e, also solely from Scope 2. This reflects an increase in emissions year-on-year. IREDA has not disclosed any Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, as they reported zero emissions in both years. Furthermore, there are no available data on Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions in the value chain. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives, IREDA's commitment to renewable energy development aligns with broader climate goals in India. The agency's focus on promoting sustainable energy solutions is crucial in the context of global climate commitments.

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749,590
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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