Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation, commonly known as Kahramaa, is a leading utility provider headquartered in Doha, Qatar. Established in 2000, Kahramaa plays a pivotal role in the country's infrastructure, delivering essential electricity and water services across the nation. The corporation is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, focusing on efficient resource management and the integration of renewable energy solutions. Kahramaa's core services include the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity and water, making it a cornerstone of Qatar's development. With a strong market position, Kahramaa has achieved significant milestones, including the implementation of advanced smart grid technologies. Its dedication to excellence has earned it recognition as a key player in the utilities sector, contributing to Qatar's vision for a sustainable future.
How does Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation'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.
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Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation's score of 13 is lower than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2018, the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 95,237,470 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 13,039,072,598,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 1,065,926,620,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This data reflects a comprehensive disclosure of emissions across all three scopes, indicating a robust approach to environmental accountability. Kahramaa has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it participate in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Kahramaa operates independently in its reporting and climate commitments. The corporation's emissions figures highlight the scale of its operations and the potential impact of its future climate actions.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,397,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,307,846,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation 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.
