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Hindustan Petroleum Sustainability Profile

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Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a prominent player in the Indian oil and gas industry, is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Established in 1974, HPCL has grown to become a key player in refining and marketing petroleum products across the country, with significant operations in various regions including northern and western India. HPCL's core offerings encompass a wide range of products, including fuels, lubricants, and petrochemicals, distinguished by their commitment to quality and innovation. The company operates a state-of-the-art refinery in Mumbai and another in Visakhapatnam, contributing to its robust market position. Notable achievements include recognition for its sustainability initiatives and a strong focus on customer satisfaction, solidifying HPCL's reputation as a trusted name in the energy sector.

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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Crude Oil Extraction 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Hindustan Petroleum's score of 28 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hindustan Petroleum's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4.7 billion kg CO2e, comprising 4.7 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, about 1.1 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 137,374 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions include categories such as business travel and the use of sold products. HPCL has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2040. This long-term target reflects the company's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and aligns with global climate initiatives. In 2023, HPCL's emissions were approximately 4.3 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 776 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 129.5 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. The substantial Scope 3 emissions highlight the importance of addressing indirect emissions in their overall climate strategy. HPCL's emissions data is cascaded from its parent organization, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, ensuring consistency and reliability in reporting. The company continues to focus on reducing its environmental impact while maintaining operational efficiency in the energy sector.

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Scope 1
1,582,060,000
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00,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
940,371,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
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000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Hindustan Petroleum's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hindustan Petroleum's primary industry is Crude Oil Extraction, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Hindustan Petroleum's Location?

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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. This request for Hindustan Petroleum is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Hindustan Petroleum's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Hindustan Petroleum's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 100% last year and decreased by approximately 100% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 98% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
98%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Hindustan Petroleum's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Hindustan Petroleum has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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