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Gail

Gail, officially known as Gail (India) Limited, is a prominent player in the energy sector, headquartered in New Delhi, India. Founded in 1984, the company has established itself as a leader in natural gas transmission and distribution, serving major operational regions across India. Gail's core offerings include natural gas processing, petrochemicals, and the development of infrastructure for gas transportation. What sets Gail apart is its commitment to sustainable energy solutions and its extensive pipeline network, which is one of the largest in the country. With a strong market position, Gail has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its LNG terminals and a focus on renewable energy initiatives. The company continues to play a vital role in India's energy landscape, driving innovation and efficiency in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Gail's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

10

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.

6

Industry Benchmark

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Gail's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, GAIL reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34,678,900 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 386,108,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 29,508,803,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 amounted to about 3,854,097,000 kg CO2e. GAIL has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2040. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 35% from the baseline year of 2020-2021 by the same target year. To support these goals, GAIL's management has announced the installation of 1,000 MW of renewable energy, which is expected to contribute significantly to their carbon neutrality ambitions by 2035. The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to addressing its carbon footprint, with a clear roadmap for decarbonisation and a commitment to sustainable practices in the energy sector.

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Scope 1
2,261,535,000
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Scope 2
233,261,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000
00,000,000
000,000
0,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gail's primary industry is Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying, which is very high 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 Gail is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Gail 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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