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.
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In 2023, 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 represents a notable decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 50,189,000 kg CO2e. Over the past five years, NPCIL has demonstrated a trend of reducing its emissions, with a significant drop from 48,470,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 41,381,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 but has not provided information on Scope 3 emissions. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, NPCIL's ongoing efforts to lower its emissions intensity are evident, with a reduction in GHG emission intensity from 0.00229 in 2019 to 0.00166 in 2023. NPCIL's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint aligns with global climate goals, although further details on specific reduction initiatives or targets are not available. The company continues to focus on enhancing its operational efficiency and minimising its environmental impact.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited 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.