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NHPC

NHPC Limited, headquartered in India, is a leading player in the hydropower sector, primarily focused on the development and operation of hydroelectric projects. Established in 1975, NHPC has made significant strides in renewable energy, contributing to India's energy security and sustainability goals. With a strong presence in various operational regions across the country, the company has successfully commissioned numerous projects, enhancing its reputation in the industry. Specialising in hydroelectric power generation, NHPC offers unique services that leverage advanced technology and environmental stewardship. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and has achieved notable milestones, including the installation of a substantial capacity of renewable energy. As a key contributor to India's power sector, NHPC continues to strengthen its market position through innovation and strategic expansion in the renewable energy landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

NHPC's score of 18 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

46%

NHPC's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, NHPC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 42,052,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,685,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 37,367,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a reduction from 2022, where emissions were about 50,189,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a consistent effort to lower its emissions over the years, with a notable decrease in Scope 2 emissions from 44,131,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 37,367,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these reductions, NHPC has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges as part of its commitments. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scopes 1 and 2, but there is no available data for Scope 3 emissions. NHPC's ongoing efforts reflect a commitment to improving its environmental performance, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
4,594,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
-
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
50,814,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
-
-

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. NHPC's primary industry is Electricity nec, 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. NHPC is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

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.

NHPC is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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

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