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 647
Universe
Global Universe 6117 out of 15080
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9.3
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7 out of 647 |
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14.6
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Low
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NHPC Ltd. |
22.8
Medium
|
157 out of 647 |
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26.5
Medium
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NHPC Ltd.'s Exposure is Medium
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NHPC Ltd.'s Management of ESG Material Risk is Average
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted NHPC Ltd.'s ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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