Reliance Industries Limited, commonly referred to as Reliance, is a leading conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai, India. Founded in 1960, the company has evolved into a powerhouse across various sectors, including petrochemicals, refining, oil, telecommunications, and retail. With a significant presence in both domestic and international markets, Reliance has established itself as a key player in the Indian economy. The company is renowned for its innovative products and services, particularly in the telecommunications sector with Reliance Jio, which revolutionised mobile connectivity in India. Reliance's commitment to sustainability and technological advancement has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving remarkable milestones, such as becoming one of the largest refiners globally. With a diverse portfolio and a focus on growth, Reliance Industries continues to shape the future of multiple industries.
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In 2024, Reliance Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 36,900,275,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 781,764,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in combined emissions of about 37,682,039,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 37,095,658,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 850,070,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, totalling around 37,945,728,000 kg CO2e. Reliance Industries has set an ambitious target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2035, with a commitment to implement strategies that will facilitate this transition. This long-term goal encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to climate action. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 but has not reported any Scope 3 emissions. Reliance's emissions intensity per rupee of turnover for 2024 was approximately 6.55e-09 kg CO2e, while the intensity in terms of physical output was about 482 kg CO2e per tonne. Overall, Reliance Industries is actively working towards significant reductions in its carbon footprint, aligning with global climate commitments and striving for sustainability in its operations.
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2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 15,927,320,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 211,620,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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