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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John Keells Holdings's score of 24 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
John Keells Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, John Keells Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 101,584,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 16,640,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 26,493,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions for this year. In 2024, emissions increased to about 117,591,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 13,641,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 3,099,000 kg CO2e. Looking at previous years, in 2022, total emissions were approximately 98,695,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 16,740,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 26,493,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 9,172,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, emissions were about 82,009,000 kg CO2e, with similar Scope 1 and Scope 2 figures, and Scope 3 emissions at 10,535,000 kg CO2e. The year 2020 saw total emissions of approximately 96,821,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 16,740,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 26,493,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 9,792,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, John Keells Holdings has not set specific reduction targets or made climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company’s emissions data reflects a need for enhanced strategies to address carbon output and align with industry standards for sustainability.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 16,740,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 26,493,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 9,792,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - |
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John Keells Holdings is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
