NTPC Ltd
NTPC's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, NTPC 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
NTPC has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into NTPC's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of NTPC amounted to 353,364,800.5 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of NTPC increased by 4.99%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
NTPC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are NTPC's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of NTPC were 353,290,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has NTPC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, NTPC's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 33.87%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), NTPC's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are NTPC's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, NTPC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 74,800.5 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has NTPC reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, NTPC's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 391.4%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), NTPC's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 12.76% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does NTPC use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, NTPC reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
NTPC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into NTPC's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, NTPC reported 3,266,221.74 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of NTPC includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
NTPC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are NTPC's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, NTPC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,266,221.74 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has NTPC reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, NTPC's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 469.62%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), NTPC's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 25.16%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does NTPC disclose?
In 2024, NTPC reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of NTPC's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to NTPC's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 3,231,542 tCO₂e (98.94%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 29,654.51 tCO₂e (0.91%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 5,025.23 tCO₂e (0.15%)
NTPC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into NTPC’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, NTPC reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 353,290,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 21,191 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 16,671.56 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
NTPC's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does NTPC's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, NTPC reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 16,671.56 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2,208.21 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does NTPC rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, NTPC ranked 25 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places NTPC among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into NTPC's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, NTPC reported a total carbon footprint of 356,631,022.24 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.61% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to NTPC's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 99.06% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 0.92%. a