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RailTel Corporation of India Limited

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RailTel Corporation of India Limited, headquartered in India, is a prominent player in the telecommunications and IT services industry. Established in 2000, RailTel has significantly contributed to the digital transformation of the Indian Railways and beyond, providing robust connectivity solutions across the nation. Specialising in broadband services, data centre operations, and managed services, RailTel stands out with its extensive fibre optic network, which spans over 60,000 route kilometres. This unique infrastructure supports a variety of sectors, including government, education, and healthcare, enhancing digital access in remote areas. With a strong market position, RailTel has achieved notable milestones, such as being a key partner in the Smart City initiative and offering innovative solutions that cater to the evolving needs of its clients.

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RailTel Corporation of India Limited's score of 10 is lower than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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RailTel Corporation of India Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, RailTel Corporation of India Limited reported total emissions of approximately 13,122,850 kg CO2e, comprising 446,150 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 13,077,760 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This data reflects their operational impact within India. The previous year, 2022, saw similar emissions with Scope 1 at 382,930 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 11,866,090 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in emissions. RailTel has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. There are no emissions data cascaded from a parent or related organization, and the company does not currently participate in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions intensity per rupee of turnover has been reported as 1.5e-08 for 2023 and 1.2e-08 for 2024, adjusted for Purchasing Power Parity (PPP). This metric indicates their emissions relative to revenue, although no absolute revenue figures are provided. Overall, RailTel's emissions data highlights the need for enhanced climate strategies and commitments to reduce their carbon footprint in the coming years.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. RailTel Corporation of India Limited's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), 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. This request for RailTel Corporation of India Limited 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.

RailTel Corporation of India Limited 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
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