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PSO

Pakistan State Oil (PSO), headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan, is a leading player in the country's energy sector. Established in 1976, PSO has grown to become the largest oil marketing company in Pakistan, with a significant presence across major operational regions including Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan. PSO's core business areas encompass the marketing and distribution of petroleum products, including fuels, lubricants, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The company is renowned for its extensive network of retail outlets and innovative services, which set it apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, PSO has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does PSO'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.

11

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Crude Oil Extraction 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.

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Industry Benchmark

PSO's score of 11 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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PSO's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, PSO reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,400,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 720,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 42,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 199,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, PSO has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has reported emissions data for various years, with a notable total of approximately 19,230,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a significant decrease in emissions by 2023. PSO's emissions per full-time employee have varied, with figures such as 1,427 kg CO2e/FTE in 2022. The company has also reported emissions per heating degree day, reflecting its operational efficiency in relation to energy consumption. While PSO has not outlined specific climate pledges or reduction targets, its ongoing emissions reporting suggests a focus on transparency and accountability in addressing climate change.

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2022
Scope 1
374,000
Scope 2
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Scope 3
641,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. PSO's primary industry is Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying, 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. PSO is headquartered in PK, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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PSO 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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