Kuwait National Petroleum Company
Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) is a leading player in the oil and gas industry, headquartered in Kuwait City, KW. Established in 1960, KNPC has played a pivotal role in the development of Kuwait's petroleum sector, focusing on refining, distribution, and marketing of petroleum products. The company operates major facilities across Kuwait, including the Mina Al-Ahmadi and Mina Abdullah refineries, which are among the largest in the region. KNPC is renowned for its high-quality products, including gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, distinguished by their adherence to international standards. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as the successful implementation of advanced refining technologies, enhancing its market position as a reliable supplier in the Middle East. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, KNPC continues to contribute to Kuwait's economic growth while maintaining its reputation for excellence in the oil and gas sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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Kuwait National Petroleum Company's score of 5 is lower than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kuwait National Petroleum Company's reported carbon emissions
In 2016, Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,570,657,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions, which amounted to about 4,153,545,000 kg CO2e. Within Scope 1, fugitive emissions were approximately 1,830,000 kg CO2e, while emissions from stationary combustion reached about 116,268,000 kg CO2e. Currently, there are no publicly available reduction targets or climate pledges from KNPC, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. As the company operates in the oil and gas sector, it faces increasing pressure to enhance its sustainability practices and reduce its carbon footprint in line with global climate goals.
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Add to project| 2016 | |
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| Scope 1 | 4,153,545,000 |
| Scope 2 | - |
| Scope 3 | - |
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Kuwait National Petroleum Company is not committed to any 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.
