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.
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In 2024, Reliance Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 36,900,275,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 36,900,027,500 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 781,764,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 37,945,728,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 37,095,658,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 850,070,000 kg CO2e. The company has set an ambitious target to achieve net zero emissions by 2035, encompassing all scopes of emissions. This commitment reflects Reliance's long-term strategy to reduce its carbon footprint significantly. The company aims to implement various initiatives to reach this goal, although specific reduction percentages have not been disclosed. Reliance Industries has consistently reported its emissions data, focusing on Scope 1 and Scope 2, while currently not disclosing any Scope 3 emissions. The emissions intensity per rupee of turnover for 2024 was approximately 6.55e-09 kg CO2e, indicating a commitment to improving efficiency alongside revenue growth. Overall, Reliance Industries is actively working towards its climate commitments, with a clear roadmap to becoming net carbon zero by 2035, reflecting its dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 15,927,320,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 211,620,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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