Public Profile

Cesc

CESC Limited, commonly referred to as CESC, is a prominent player in the Indian power sector, headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1899, CESC has a rich history of providing reliable electricity to millions, primarily serving the Kolkata metropolitan area and parts of Uttar Pradesh. As a leading integrated power utility, CESC operates across various segments, including generation, distribution, and transmission of electricity. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, with a diverse portfolio that includes thermal and renewable energy sources. CESC has achieved significant milestones, including the implementation of advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency. With a strong market position, it continues to be recognised for its customer-centric approach and contributions to the energy landscape in India.

DitchCarbon Score

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Industry Average

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Industry Benchmark

Cesc's score of 9 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cesc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, CESC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,205,674,200 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 14,912,900 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a significant reduction in emissions compared to previous years, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from approximately 13,513,068,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 2022. The company has demonstrated a commitment to improving its emissions intensity, achieving a Scope 1 and 2 emission intensity of 0.87491 in 2023. Despite these reductions, CESC has not disclosed specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. The absence of formal commitments suggests that while the company is making strides in reducing emissions, it may benefit from establishing clear, science-based targets to further enhance its sustainability efforts.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cesc's primary industry is , which is very 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. Cesc 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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Cesc 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.

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