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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.

19

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited's score of 19 is higher than 74% 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, 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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Scope 1
4,594,000
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Scope 2
50,814,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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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 low 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 Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 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.

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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