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John Keells Holdings

John Keells Holdings PLC, headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka (LK), is a leading conglomerate with a diverse portfolio spanning multiple industries, including hospitality, property development, retail, and food and beverage. Founded in 1870, the company has established itself as a key player in the Sri Lankan market, with significant operations across the Indian Ocean region. Renowned for its innovative approach, John Keells Holdings offers unique products and services, such as premium hotel experiences and a wide range of consumer goods. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the development of iconic properties and a strong presence in the retail sector through its Keells Supermarkets. With a commitment to sustainability and excellence, John Keells Holdings continues to solidify its market position as a trusted name in Sri Lanka's business landscape.

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46

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

John Keells Holdings's score of 46 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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John Keells Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, John Keells Holdings, headquartered in LK, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,641,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 3,099,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 19,740,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. This marks a decrease from 2023, where emissions were approximately 14,767,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 11,726,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of about 16,493,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company recorded significantly higher emissions, with Scope 1 at approximately 27,507,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 71,188,000 kg CO2e, culminating in a total of around 98,695,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable reduction in emissions over the subsequent years. Despite these reductions, John Keells Holdings has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company has focused on managing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, but there is no available data on Scope 3 emissions or any detailed climate commitments. Overall, John Keells Holdings demonstrates a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, as evidenced by the decreasing trend in its emissions data over the past few years.

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Scope 2
74,577,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. John Keells Holdings's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for John Keells Holdings is in LK, which has a high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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John Keells Holdings is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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