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Praj Industries

Praj Industries Limited, commonly known as Praj, is a leading Indian company headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 1983, Praj has made significant strides in the biotechnology and engineering sectors, focusing on sustainable solutions for the biofuels, brewery, and wastewater treatment industries. With a strong presence in India and international markets, Praj is renowned for its innovative core products, including bioethanol plants and integrated wastewater treatment systems. The company’s commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology has positioned it as a key player in the renewable energy landscape. Praj's notable achievements include numerous awards for excellence in engineering and its pivotal role in advancing biofuel production, reinforcing its status as a trusted partner in the global transition towards greener energy solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Praj Industries'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.

5

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport 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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Praj Industries's score of 5 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Praj Industries's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Praj Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,496,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,986,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4,633,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This represents a slight increase from 2022, where emissions were about 5,265,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,169,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 4,148,000 kg CO2e. Despite the increase in emissions, Praj Industries has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company continues to focus on improving its emission intensity, which was reported at 0.00019 kg CO2e per rupee of turnover in 2023. Praj Industries is committed to addressing climate change, although specific pledges or targets have not been outlined. The company operates within a global context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon reduction, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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202220232024
Scope 1
1,169,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
4,148,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Praj Industries's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is very high 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. Praj Industries 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.

Praj Industries 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
Taking Reduction Action?

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