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Bharat Heavy Electricals

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), headquartered in New Delhi, India, is a leading player in the power generation and engineering sector. Established in 1964, BHEL has made significant strides in the manufacturing of electrical equipment and services, catering primarily to the energy, transmission, and transportation industries. With a robust presence across India and international markets, BHEL is renowned for its diverse range of products, including turbines, generators, and transformers. The company’s commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a key contributor to India's energy infrastructure. Notable achievements include its pivotal role in the development of thermal and hydroelectric power projects, solidifying its status as a market leader in the heavy electrical equipment industry.

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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Bharat Heavy Electricals's score of 28 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bharat Heavy Electricals's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 111,681,130 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 174,844,570 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were about 115,744,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 176,528,460 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Over the years, BHEL has shown fluctuations in emissions, with 2021 recording 96,110,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 227,933,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. BHEL has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or climate pledges as part of their sustainability initiatives. The company has reported emissions intensity metrics, indicating a focus on reducing carbon emissions relative to revenue, but lacks formal commitments to significant reduction targets. Overall, while BHEL has made progress in managing its carbon footprint, the absence of defined reduction initiatives or climate pledges suggests an opportunity for further commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 1
178,904,000
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Scope 2
295,358,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bharat Heavy Electricals's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Bharat Heavy Electricals is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bharat Heavy Electricals is not participating in any 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.

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

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