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.
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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.
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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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 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.