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NTPC Ltd
NTPC's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofNTPC amounted to327,024,926.1metric 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of NTPCincreased by 4.18%, 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 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of NTPC were 326,959,946.44 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has NTPC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, NTPC's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 23.9%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2024), NTPC's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.18%, 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 2025, NTPC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 64,979.66 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has NTPC reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year(2024), NTPC's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that NTPC's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does NTPC use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, NTPC reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
NTPC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into NTPC's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, NTPC reported 2,009,837 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of NTPC includes a breakdown across 3of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2024, 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 2025, NTPC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,009,837 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 emissionshave increased by 250.51%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), NTPC's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.04%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does NTPC disclose?
In 2025, 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 2025, the largest contributors to NTPC's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,985,843.1 tCOâ‚‚e(98.81%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 17,928 tCOâ‚‚e(0.89%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 6,065 tCOâ‚‚e(0.3%)
NTPC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into NTPC’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, NTPC reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 326,959,946.44 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 22,020 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 14,848.53 tCOâ‚‚e 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 2025, NTPC reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 14,848.53 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2,147.79, 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 2025, NTPC ranked 24 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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 2025, NTPC reported a total carbon footprint of 329,034,763.1 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.05% increase compared to 2024, 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 99.37% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 0.61%.a