Public Profile

R EC Limited

R EC Limited, also known as Rural Electrification Corporation Limited, is a prominent player in the Indian power sector, headquartered in New Delhi, India. Established in 1969, the company has significantly contributed to the electrification of rural areas across the country, focusing on financing power sector projects and promoting sustainable energy solutions. With a strong presence in various operational regions, R EC Limited primarily engages in providing financial assistance for power generation, transmission, and distribution projects. Its core services include project financing, consultancy, and capacity building, which are distinguished by a commitment to enhancing energy access and efficiency. Recognised for its pivotal role in India's energy landscape, R EC Limited has achieved notable milestones, including the financing of numerous renewable energy initiatives. The company continues to strengthen its market position as a leader in rural electrification and sustainable energy development.

DitchCarbon Score

How does R EC 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.

22

Industry Average

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Industry Benchmark

R EC Limited's score of 22 is lower than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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R EC Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, R EC Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,000,000 kg CO2e, with a breakdown of 281,920 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,320,590 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5,254,770 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services. The following year, 2024, emissions increased to about 10,295,230 kg CO2e, comprising 555,370 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,577,170 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 10,295,230 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite the significant emissions figures, R EC Limited has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they joined any science-based targets initiative. The absence of defined climate pledges indicates a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy. As the company continues to operate in a climate-conscious global market, establishing clear reduction goals could enhance their environmental impact and align with industry standards.

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281,920
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Scope 2
1,320,590
0,000,000
Scope 3
5,254,770
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. R EC Limited's primary industry is , which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. R EC Limited is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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R EC 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.

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The Climate Pledge
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