K-Electric, a leading power utility company in Pakistan, is headquartered in Karachi and serves a vast customer base across the city and its surrounding regions. Established in 1913, K-Electric has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in its journey towards modernising the energy sector in Pakistan. Operating within the electricity distribution and generation industry, K-Electric provides a range of services, including power generation, transmission, and distribution
How does K Electric'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.
Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.
K Electric's score of 28 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, K Electric, headquartered in Pakistan (PK), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,065,798,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,145,628,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 693,883,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 3,226,287,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, K Electric's total emissions were about 7,891,369,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 3,571,547,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 667,970,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 3,651,852,000 kg CO2e. K Electric's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, K-Electric Limited, reflecting its current subsidiary status. Despite the significant emissions figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from K Electric, indicating a potential area for future commitment and improvement in their climate strategy. The company has not reported specific initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, which may be critical for aligning with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.
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| 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,571,547,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 667,970,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,651,852,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
K Electric has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
