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Sembcorp Industries Ltd, commonly referred to as Sembcorp, is a prominent Singapore-based company specialising in a diverse range of business services within the 'Other Business Services (74)' industry. Headquartered in Singapore, the firm operates across multiple regions, delivering integrated solutions that span energy, utilities, and urban development sectors. Founded in 1988, Sembcorp has established a strong market presence through its focus on sustainable and innovative practices, making it a key player in its industry.
The company’s core offerings include energy generation, water treatment, and urban solutions, distinguished by their emphasis on environmental sustainability and technological advancement. Recognised for its reliable service delivery and strategic growth, Sembcorp continues to hold a notable position in the market, driven by its commitment to creating sustainable value for its stakeholders.
62
DitchCarbon score
+26 vs industry average
Sembcorp’s score of 62 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.146
20182025
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sembcorp's reported carbon emissions
Sembcorp, headquartered in Singapore and operating within the 'Other business services (74)' industry, has reported significant greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. For the reporting year 2025, Sembcorp's total emissions, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3, were approximately 23,427,200,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 7,425,400,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 282,900,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2025 amounted to roughly 15,340,200,000 kg CO2e, with key contributions from investments (9,867,800,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (2,596,300,000 kg CO2e).
Looking at previous years, Sembcorp reported total emissions of approximately 24,730,000,000 kg CO2e for 2024, and approximately 27,454,000,000 kg CO2e for 2023. Scope 1 emissions were about 9,054,000,000 kg CO2e in 2024 and 10,183,900,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Scope 2 emissions were around 233,700,000 kg CO2e in 2024 and 288,100,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Scope 3 emissions stood at approximately 15,230,000,000 kg CO2e in 2024 and 16,988,100,000 kg CO2e in 2023.
Sembcorp has established several climate commitments. It aims for net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. More near-term goals include reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% by 2030 compared to 2008 levels. The company also targeted reducing its Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of the last decade (by 2025), and similarly aimed to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by the same timeframe. Additionally, Sembcorp intends to halve its emissions intensity to 0.15 tonnes of CO2e per megawatt hour by 2028, from 2023 levels. In a more recent target, Sembcorp aims to reduce its GHG emissions intensity to 0.40 tonnes of CO2e per megawatt hour by 2025, a reduction from 0.54 tonnes of CO2e per megawatt hour in 2020, and further aims for absolute GHG emissions to be 2.7 million tonnes of CO2e by 2030, representing a 90% reduction from 2020 levels.
It is important to note that Sembcorp's emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organisation.
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Sembcorp’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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