Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK) is a prominent player in the oil seeds industry, headquartered in Malaysia. Established in 1906, KLK has grown to become a leading integrated palm oil producer, with significant operations across Malaysia and Indonesia. The company focuses on sustainable practices, ensuring that its core products, including crude palm oil and palm kernel oil, meet high-quality standards while promoting environmental stewardship.
KLK's commitment to innovation and sustainability has positioned it as a market leader, recognised for its efforts in responsible sourcing and production. With a rich history and a dedication to excellence, Kuala Lumpur Kepong continues to make strides in the oil seeds sector, contributing to both local economies and global markets.
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Industry Intensity
Oil Seeds is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Oil Seeds industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
kuala lumpur kepong's reported carbon emissions
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK), an oil seeds industry company based in Malaysia (MY), has reported significant greenhouse gas emissions across its operations.
For the 2025 reporting year, KLK's total emissions are approximately 1.44 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises approximately 1.04 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, about 298 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 99.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 (specifically business travel).
In the 2024 reporting year, total emissions were approximately 1.34 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 accounting for about 991.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 for around 254.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 (business travel) for approximately 1 billion kg CO2e.
For 2023, KLK reported total emissions of approximately 1.34 billion kg CO2e. This breaks down into about 976.6 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 226.6 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and about 136.9 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. Additionally, specific production intensity figures were noted: the average GHG intensity for plantations was 476,000 tonnes, and for oleochemicals, it was 3,450 tonnes.
KLK is committed to ambitious climate targets. The company aims for a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity by 2029/2030, compared to 2018/2019 levels. Furthermore, KLK has set a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, encompassing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These targets are reported to be cascaded from the ultimate parent organisation.
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kuala lumpur kepong’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
6 goals2030
25% reduction in Scope 2
Aim for 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity by 2029/2030 (compared to 2018/2019) and net zero emissions by 2050 (Scope 1 and…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Climate Action 100
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