RailTel Corporation of India Limited, headquartered in India, is a prominent player in the telecommunications and IT services industry. Established in 2000, RailTel has significantly contributed to the digital transformation of the Indian Railways and beyond, providing robust connectivity solutions across the nation. Specialising in broadband services, data centre operations, and managed services, RailTel stands out with its extensive fibre optic network, which spans over 60,000 route kilometres. This unique infrastructure supports a variety of sectors, including government, education, and healthcare, enhancing digital access in remote areas. With a strong market position, RailTel has achieved notable milestones, such as being a key partner in the Smart City initiative and offering innovative solutions that cater to the evolving needs of its clients.
How does RailTel 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.
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In 2024, RailTel Corporation of India Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,221,910 kg CO2e, comprising 446,150 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 13,077,760 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This reflects a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were about 12,496,020 kg CO2e, with 382,930 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 11,866,090 kg CO2e from Scope 2. RailTel has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from their operations. The company has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, which may limit their ability to demonstrate a commitment to long-term sustainability goals. The emissions intensity per rupee of turnover for 2024 was approximately 0.000014, showing a decrease from 2023's intensity of about 0.000015. This suggests an improvement in operational efficiency relative to revenue generation, despite the overall increase in emissions. RailTel's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the figures are independently reported. The company continues to engage in sustainability practices, although further commitments and targets would enhance their climate strategy.
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2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 382,930 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 11,866,090 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - |
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RailTel 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.