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Saudi Electricity Company

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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.

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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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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Distribution 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

Saudi Electricity Company's score of 1 is lower 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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Saudi Electricity Company's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), headquartered in SR, reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 144,990,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 6,940,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reached around 151,930,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks an increase from 2022, where Scope 1 emissions were about 136,610,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 7,612,000,000 kg CO2e. SEC has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets through initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has not outlined any formal climate pledges or reduction initiatives, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The emissions data reflects SEC's ongoing challenges in managing its carbon footprint, particularly in the context of the global push for sustainability and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The company’s emissions intensity for electricity generation was reported at 550 g CO2e/MWh in 2023, which is a critical metric for assessing its environmental impact. Overall, while SEC has made strides in reporting its emissions, the absence of reduction targets and commitments suggests a need for enhanced climate action strategies to align with global sustainability goals.

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20162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
145,330,000,000
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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
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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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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Saudi Electricity Company's primary industry is Distribution and trade services of electricity, which is very high 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. This request for Saudi Electricity Company is in SR, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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