NHPC Ltd.
Industry Group: Utilities
Country/Region: India
Identifier: BOM:533098
NHPC Ltd is an electric utility company of which the Indian government owns the vast majority of shares. The company produces electricity through the operation of its portfolio of hydroelectric power plants located across India. Electricity generation (including income from embedded Finance/ Operating leases) is the principal business activity of the Company. NHPC generates most of its revenue from the sale of energy to state electricity boards, state energy departments, and their successor companies via long-term agreements. The company has made efforts to expand its electric production capacity with thermal, wind, and solar power generating facilities. NHPC operates its power development and secondary consulting businesses exclusively in India.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Utilities 157 out of 644
Universe
Global Universe 6140 out of 15035
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Industry Comparison
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|---|---|---|
| Corporación Acciona Energias Renovables SA |
9.3
Negligible
|
7 out of 644 |
| EDP Renováveis SA |
14.6
Low
|
35 out of 644 |
| Brookfield Renewable Partners LP |
15.8
Low
|
49 out of 644 |
| NHPC Ltd. |
22.8
Medium
|
157 out of 644 |
| Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co., Ltd. |
26.5
Medium
|
228 out of 644 |
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Highest Controversy level that has impacted NHPC Ltd.'s ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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