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.
How does JSW Energy 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.
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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 about 1,788,822,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes 2,931,960 kg CO2e from capital goods, 617,710 kg CO2e from business travel, and 19,772 kg CO2e from employee commute, among other categories. Comparatively, in 2023, the company recorded emissions of about 16,062,496,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 26,293,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 1,634,697,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a rise in emissions across all scopes from 2023 to 2024. JSW Energy has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with targets set through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is classified as a member of the BA1.5 group, indicating its commitment to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The net-zero commitment was reaffirmed in 2023, although previous near-term targets have been removed. Overall, JSW Energy Limited is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while navigating the challenges of increasing emissions in the short term.
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2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 15,086,661,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 33,292,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,219,298,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.