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K Electric

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

DitchCarbon Score

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.

28

Industry Average

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

K Electric's score of 28 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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K Electric's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, K Electric 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 approximately 693,883,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 3,226,287,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company's total emissions were about 7,891,369,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3,571,547,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions around 667,970,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 3,651,852,000 kg CO2e. K Electric's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with a total of approximately 4,517,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and about 5,902,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Despite these figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or initiatives from K Electric, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company has not specified any science-based targets or climate pledges, which are critical for aligning with global climate goals. K Electric's emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 was reported at 0.404 gCO2/kWh in 2024, reflecting their operational efficiency in electricity generation. The company operates from its headquarters in Pakistan (PK) and is part of a broader industry context where reducing carbon footprints is increasingly essential for sustainability and regulatory compliance.

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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

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. K Electric's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 K Electric is in PK, which has a medium 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.

K Electric 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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