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RailTel Corporation of India Limited

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

9

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

RailTel Corporation of India Limited's score of 9 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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RailTel Corporation of India Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, RailTel Corporation of India Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,493,020 kg CO2e, comprising 382,930 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 11,866,090 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The following year, 2024, emissions increased to about 13,222,910 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions rising to 446,150 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions reaching 13,077,760 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, RailTel has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of a climate pledge or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) indicates a need for further action in addressing climate change. As a key player in the telecommunications sector, RailTel's emissions profile highlights the importance of implementing robust sustainability strategies to mitigate environmental impact.

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Scope 1
382,930
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Scope 2
11,866,090
00,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. RailTel Corporation of India Limited's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is 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. RailTel Corporation of India Limited 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.

RailTel Corporation of 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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