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Reliance Industries

Reliance Industries Limited, commonly referred to as Reliance, is a leading conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai, India. Founded in 1960, the company has evolved into a powerhouse across various sectors, including petrochemicals, refining, oil, telecommunications, and retail. With significant operations in India and a growing international presence, Reliance has established itself as a key player in the global market. The company is renowned for its innovative products and services, particularly in the energy and telecommunications sectors, with Jio being a notable achievement that revolutionised mobile connectivity in India. Reliance's commitment to sustainability and technological advancement has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving remarkable milestones, including being one of the largest refiners in the world.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Reliance 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.

29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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

Reliance Industries's score of 29 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Reliance Industries's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Reliance Industries reported approximately 37.1 million tonnes CO2e in total emissions, comprising about 37.1 million tonnes from Scope 1 and approximately 0.85 million tonnes from Scope 2. This represents a significant commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint. The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to climate commitments, although specific reduction targets have not been detailed in the available data. Reliance Industries has been assessed by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and received a score of "F," indicating room for improvement in their climate strategy and transparency. In 2022, the total emissions were reported at around 45.2 million tonnes CO2e, showing a potential trend towards stabilisation or reduction in emissions in the following year. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices, although specific initiatives or targets for emissions reduction have not been disclosed. Overall, Reliance Industries is navigating the complexities of carbon emissions management while striving to align with global climate goals, reflecting an ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Reliance Industries's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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. Reliance Industries 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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Reliance Industries is committed to some 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.

SBTi
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UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
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UN Global Compact

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