Azure Power

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Azure Power doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 29

Azure Power has a DitchCarbon Score of 29 out of 100, indicating room for improvement in their sustainability practices. This score reflects a higher carbon intensity in their operations, suggesting that their energy production and processes are not as environmentally friendly as they could be. The company may need to implement more effective measures to reduce emissions and enhance their overall sustainability.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Azure Power is part of the energy generation and distribution industry, which has a carbon intensity ranking of low. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high

Azure Power operates in India, a region with a very high carbon intensity rating. This suggests that the company’s sustainability efforts may face challenges due to the high carbon footprint associated with the local energy grid.

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– Emissions forecasting, assurances

1.44%

...this company is doing 1.44% worse in emissions than the industry average.

Azure Power, founded in 2008 and headquartered in New Delhi, operates within the energy generation and distribution industry, specifically focusing on solar energy. As a pioneer in India’s solar sector, the company established the nation’s first private utility-scale solar project in 2009. Azure Power offers comprehensive services including the development, construction, and operation of utility-scale, micro-grid, and rooftop solar projects across India.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Azure Power

Azure Power should consider sourcing materials from local suppliers to reduce long-distance transportation emissions and simultaneously bolster local economies, potentially decreasing their scope 3 emissions by up to 0.3%.

Good news, Azure Power has embraced SBTi commitments

Azure Power has established targets to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their operations, aligning with the ambitious goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C. These targets encompass both direct emissions from their facilities and indirect emissions from the energy they purchase.
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