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 about 781,764,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 37,945,728,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 37,095,658,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 850,070,000 kg CO2e. Reliance Industries has set an ambitious target to achieve net carbon zero by 2035, with significant progress reported towards this goal across all scopes of emissions. The company is actively working on initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint, particularly focusing on both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The commitment to net zero reflects a long-term strategy aimed at aligning with global climate goals and reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions. The emissions intensity per rupee of turnover adjusted for Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) for 2024 was reported at approximately 0.000000147 kg CO2e, while the emissions intensity in terms of physical output was about 482 kg CO2e per tonne. This indicates a continued effort to improve efficiency and reduce emissions relative to production output. Overall, Reliance Industries is making strides in its climate commitments, with a clear roadmap towards achieving its net zero target by 2035, while also addressing its current emissions profile.
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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 | - | 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 participating in some of the initiatives that 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.