PARCO
PARCO, or Pak Arab Refinery Company, is a leading player in the oil and gas industry, headquartered in Pakistan (PK). Established in 1974, PARCO has made significant strides in refining and distributing petroleum products across the region, with major operations spanning the southern and central parts of Pakistan. The company is renowned for its state-of-the-art refinery, which boasts a unique capacity to process a diverse range of crude oils. PARCO's core services include refining, storage, and transportation of petroleum products, positioning it as a vital contributor to the country's energy sector. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, PARCO has achieved notable milestones, including the implementation of advanced technologies that enhance operational efficiency. As a market leader, PARCO continues to set benchmarks in the industry, recognised for its reliability and innovation in meeting the energy needs of Pakistan.
DitchCarbon Score
How does PARCO's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Refinery Gas 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.
Industry Benchmark
PARCO's score of 21 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
PARCO's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, PARCO reported total carbon emissions of approximately 813,800,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 663,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 150,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 730,800,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and a reduction from 630,400,000 kg CO2e in 2021. However, the Scope 2 emissions increased from 165,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 131,700,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Despite these fluctuations, PARCO has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company continues to operate within the petroleum sector, which is known for its significant greenhouse gas emissions. The GHG intensity ratio for Scope 1 emissions has shown some variability, with a ratio of 39.0 in 2023, compared to 38.0 in 2022 and 40.0 in 2021. As of now, PARCO's climate commitments and reduction strategies remain unspecified, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability efforts.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 404,900,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 90,200,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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PARCO 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.
