Saudi Electricity Company
The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), headquartered in Riyadh (SR), is a leading entity in the Middle East's energy sector. Established in 2000, SEC has played a pivotal role in the development and management of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution across Saudi Arabia. With a focus on sustainable energy solutions, the company operates in various regions, ensuring reliable power supply to millions of customers. SEC's core services include electricity generation from diverse sources, including renewable energy initiatives, which set it apart in a rapidly evolving market. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its capacity and enhancing grid infrastructure, solidifying its position as a key player in the region. With a commitment to innovation and efficiency, the Saudi Electricity Company continues to lead the way in powering the nation’s growth.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Saudi Electricity Company'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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Saudi Electricity Company's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) reported carbon emissions of approximately 144,990,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 6,940,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, totalling around 151,930,000,000 kg CO2e for both scopes combined. This represents a significant reduction in emissions intensity, with a reported emission factor of approximately 7.59 kg CO2e per MWh. Over the years, SEC has shown a trend of fluctuating emissions. In 2022, the company emitted about 136,610,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 76,120,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, leading to a total of around 212,730,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite these figures, SEC has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity and overall sustainability practices within the energy sector.
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Get Started| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 145,330,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 54,890,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.
Saudi Electricity Company 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.
