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Sarawak Energy

Sarawak Energy Berhad, commonly referred to as Sarawak Energy, is a leading energy provider headquartered in Malaysia. Established in 1921, the company has evolved into a key player in the energy sector, primarily serving the state of Sarawak and its surrounding regions. Operating within the utilities industry, Sarawak Energy focuses on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy sources. The company is renowned for its hydroelectric power projects, which contribute significantly to its energy portfolio and sustainability goals. With a commitment to innovation and community development, Sarawak Energy has achieved notable milestones, including the successful implementation of large-scale renewable energy initiatives. Its market position is strengthened by a dedication to providing reliable and affordable energy solutions, making it a cornerstone of Sarawak's economic growth and development.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sarawak Energy'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.

27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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.

2

Industry Benchmark

Sarawak Energy's score of 27 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sarawak Energy's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Sarawak Energy Berhad reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,599,448,390 kg CO2e, with emissions primarily from Scope 1, which accounted for the majority of their carbon footprint. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from power generation by 80.3% per tonne CO2e per MWh by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, Sarawak Energy is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 42% by 2030, based on a 2021 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable energy practices and climate action.

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Scope 1
4,918,465,820
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 2
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000,000,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000
000,000
000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sarawak Energy's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Sarawak Energy is headquartered in MY, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sarawak Energy is committed to some 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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