CESC Ltd

Common Name
CESC
Country
India
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Employees
5,688
Ticker
CESC
Exchange
NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA
Description
CESC Ltd. is an integrated energy utility company that plays a vital role in the electricity sector. It primarily focuses on generating and distributing electricity across specific regions in India. C...

CESC's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, CESC completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, CESC has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Verified Sources Behind CESC’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. CESC's ESG Report 2023
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b. CESC's Annual Report 2022
b. CESC's Annual Report 2022

Insights into CESC's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CESC amounted to 13,201,258 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CESC decreased by 2.43%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

CESC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are CESC's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of CESC were 13,186,164 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has CESC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, CESC's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 174.91%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), CESC's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.42%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are CESC's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, CESC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,094 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has CESC reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2022), CESC's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 10.09% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does CESC use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, CESC reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

CESC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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Insights into CESC’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, CESC reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,186,164 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,735 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7,599.07 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

CESC's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50020,0001,000,00050,000,0002,000,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1002,000100,0002,000,00050,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)JJNRedeia CorporacionYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,992 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,659Scope 1 Intensity: 15.67 tCO2e/$MChina Southern Power Grid Energy StorageYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,553 tCO2eRevenue: $M 792Scope 1 Intensity: 3.22 tCO2e/$MJJJilin Electric PowerYear: 2023Scope 1: 15,011,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,032Scope 1 Intensity: 7,386.90 tCO2e/$MMahanagar GasYear: 2023Scope 1: 13,721 tCO2eRevenue: $M 765Scope 1 Intensity: 17.95 tCO2e/$MMGE EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,637,171 tCO2eRevenue: $M 690Scope 1 Intensity: 2,371.23 tCO2e/$MTaesaYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,762 tCO2eRevenue: $M 693Scope 1 Intensity: 6.87 tCO2e/$MEquatorialYear: 2024Scope 1: 923,445 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,988Scope 1 Intensity: 132.15 tCO2e/$MEnel AmericasYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,405,170 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,128,946Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MNextera EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 42,278,597 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,114Scope 1 Intensity: 1,503.83 tCO2e/$MHydro OneYear: 2024Scope 1: 98,914 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,898Scope 1 Intensity: 16.77 tCO2e/$MJJJiangsu GuoxinYear: 2023Scope 1: 55,962,475 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,865Scope 1 Intensity: 11,504.20 tCO2e/$MEnel ChileYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,376,147 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,766,879Scope 1 Intensity: 0.63 tCO2e/$MNNNLC IndiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,154,950 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,559Scope 1 Intensity: 16,137.72 tCO2e/$MNTPCYear: 2024Scope 1: 353,290,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,191Scope 1 Intensity: 16,671.56 tCO2e/$MTernaYear: 2023Scope 1: 77,589 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,484Scope 1 Intensity: 22.27 tCO2e/$MShikoku Electric PowerYear: 2022Scope 1: 8,090,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,261Scope 1 Intensity: 1,537.74 tCO2e/$MChina PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 49,876,065 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,066Scope 1 Intensity: 6,183.16 tCO2e/$MIdacorpYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,130,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,827Scope 1 Intensity: 2,260.99 tCO2e/$MColbunYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,166,056 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,004Scope 1 Intensity: 2,079.27 tCO2e/$MEversource EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 158,122 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,911Scope 1 Intensity: 13.28 tCO2e/$MRatch GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,984,325 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,269Scope 1 Intensity: 3,929.24 tCO2e/$MPOWERGRIDYear: 2025Scope 1: 49,785 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,360Scope 1 Intensity: 9.29 tCO2e/$MMega FirstYear: 2023Scope 1: 486,363 tCO2eRevenue: $M 287Scope 1 Intensity: 1,696.10 tCO2e/$MNational GridYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,467,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,778Scope 1 Intensity: 187.86 tCO2e/$MWEC Energy GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 19,449,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,893Scope 1 Intensity: 2,187.00 tCO2e/$MCESCYear: 2023Scope 1: 13,186,164 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,735Scope 1 Intensity: 7,599.07 tCO2e/$M

How does CESC's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, CESC reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7,599.07 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1,503.83 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does CESC rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, CESC ranked 23 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places CESC among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

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