Oil India Limited (OIL) is a prominent player in the Indian oil and gas sector, headquartered in Noida, India. Established in 1959, the company has grown to become a key contributor to the nation’s energy landscape, with significant operations in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, among other regions. Specialising in exploration, production, and refining of crude oil and natural gas, OIL is recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and technological innovation. The company’s core offerings include crude oil, natural gas, and various petrochemical products, setting it apart through its focus on efficiency and environmental stewardship. With a strong market position, Oil India Limited has achieved notable milestones, including significant discoveries and expansions in its operational capacity, reinforcing its status as a vital entity in India's energy sector.
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Oil India Limited's score of 15 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Oil India Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,477,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,461,101,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 16,198,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Additionally, the company disclosed Scope 3 emissions of about 18,962,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were approximately 1,375,091,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from about 14,537,000 kg CO2e in 2022. In 2024, Oil India Limited's emissions are projected to include approximately 1,422,793,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 26,773,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant increase in Scope 3 emissions, estimated at about 17,772,900,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial rise in Scope 3 emissions, which encompass a wide range of indirect emissions associated with the company's value chain. Despite these figures, Oil India Limited has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to operate within the context of the oil and gas industry, which faces increasing scrutiny regarding carbon emissions and climate commitments.
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Get Started2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,509,102,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 30,758,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Oil 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.