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Kuwait Petroleum

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Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), commonly referred to as Kuwait Petroleum, is a state-owned entity headquartered in Kuwait City, KW. Established in 1934, KPC has grown to become a leading player in the global oil and gas industry, with significant operations across the Middle East and beyond. The corporation is primarily engaged in the exploration, production, refining, and distribution of petroleum products, making it a cornerstone of Kuwait's economy. KPC's core offerings include crude oil, natural gas, and a range of refined products, distinguished by their high quality and adherence to international standards. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in sustainable practices and technological innovations in oil extraction. With a strong market position, Kuwait Petroleum continues to be recognised for its commitment to excellence and its pivotal role in the energy sector.

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Kuwait Petroleum's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 25,845,300,000 kg CO2e, comprising 20,717,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 5,127,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The Scope 1 emissions include process emissions of about 1,793,200,000 kg CO2e, fugitive emissions of approximately 168,000,000 kg CO2e, and stationary combustion emissions of around 12,885,500,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2021, KPC's total emissions were about 21,490,443,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 15,585,426,200 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 5,905,016,800 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant increase in emissions over the two-year period. KPC has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it report on Scope 3 emissions. The absence of reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that KPC operates independently in its reporting and climate commitments.

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Scope 1
14,237,712,000
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Scope 2
3,959,174,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kuwait Petroleum's primary industry is Heavy Fuel Oil, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Kuwait Petroleum is in KW, which has a high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Kuwait Petroleum is not participating in any 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
Reduction Actions

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