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JSW Energy Limited

JSW Energy Limited, a prominent player in the Indian energy sector, is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a leader in power generation, with a diverse portfolio that includes thermal, hydro, and renewable energy sources. JSW Energy operates across several key regions in India, contributing significantly to the nation’s energy needs. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering unique solutions in clean energy through its wind and solar power initiatives. With a total installed capacity exceeding 4,500 MW, JSW Energy has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its operational efficiency and environmental stewardship. As a forward-thinking entity, JSW Energy Limited continues to strengthen its market position while driving the transition towards a greener energy future.

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33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Biomass Electricity 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

JSW Energy Limited's score of 33 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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JSW Energy Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, JSW Energy Limited reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 18,524,364,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 36,578,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,788,822,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a notable increase in emissions compared to 2023, where Scope 1 emissions were about 16,062,496,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 26,293,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 1,634,697,000 kg CO2e. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with a long-term target that encompasses all scopes of emissions. JSW Energy is a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), indicating its commitment to aligning its emissions reduction strategies with climate science. JSW Energy's emissions data is disclosed across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its reporting. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets and achievements have not been detailed in the available data. Overall, JSW Energy Limited is positioned within the electric utilities sector, facing the challenge of balancing energy production with sustainable practices as it moves towards its long-term climate commitments.

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202220232024
Scope 1
15,086,661,000
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Scope 2
33,292,000
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Scope 3
1,219,298,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. JSW Energy Limited's primary industry is Electricity by biomass and waste, which is medium 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. This request for JSW Energy Limited is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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JSW Energy Limited is participating in some 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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