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Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), headquartered in India, is a leading player in the nuclear energy sector. Established in 1987, NPCIL has been pivotal in the development and operation of nuclear power plants across the country, contributing significantly to India's energy security. With a focus on generating electricity through nuclear fission, NPCIL operates several reactors in key regions, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan. The corporation is renowned for its commitment to safety and sustainability, offering unique services in nuclear power generation and technology development. As a state-owned enterprise, NPCIL holds a prominent position in the Indian energy market, recognised for its achievements in expanding the country's nuclear capacity and advancing research in nuclear technology.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nuclear Power Corporation of India 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.

12

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Metal Fabrication 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

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited's score of 12 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 41,381,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,327,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 37,054,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a significant reduction from previous years, with emissions decreasing from about 48,470,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 48,289,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Over the years, NPCIL has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a notable decrease in emissions intensity from 0.00229 in 2019 to 0.00166 in 2023, reflecting improved operational efficiency. However, there are currently no documented reduction targets or climate pledges under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal commitments. NPCIL's emissions data highlights its ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate climate impact, aligning with global trends towards sustainability in the energy sector.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
4,594,000
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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
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited's primary industry is Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment (28), 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. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited 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.

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited 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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