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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 a significant presence in both domestic and international markets, Reliance has established itself as a key player in the Indian economy. The company is renowned for its innovative products and services, particularly in the telecommunications sector with Reliance Jio, which revolutionised mobile connectivity in India. Reliance's commitment to sustainability and technological advancement has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving remarkable milestones, such as becoming one of the largest refiners globally. With a diverse portfolio and a focus on growth, Reliance Industries continues to shape the future of multiple industries.

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.

36

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Reliance Industries's score of 36 is higher than 92% 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, headquartered in India, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 37,945,728,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 37,095,658,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 850,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a slight decrease in emissions intensity, with a reported intensity of 493.0 kg CO2e per unit of physical output. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. However, Reliance Industries continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity metrics, aiming to enhance sustainability practices across its operations. Overall, while the company has made strides in emissions reporting, further commitments and targets would be beneficial in aligning with global climate goals.

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211,620,000
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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 very low 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. Reliance 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.

Reliance 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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