Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020-2021 reporting, Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10.3M tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 8.1M tCO2e; Scope 2: 2.2M tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
10.3M tCO2e
2020-2021
Water Usage
1.4M m3
2020-2021
Waste
399.3K tons
2020-2021
Energy Use
178.5M GJ
2020-2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020-2021)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 8.1M tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.2M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 10.3M tCO2e |
| 2014-04 to 2015-03 | 11.5M tCO2e/year |
| 2012-04 to 2013-03 | 10.6M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Commissioning of the Clean Fuels Project (CFP), producing refined petrochemical products with very low sulfur content meeting Euro4/Euro5 standards.
- Successful commissioning of the 5th Liquified Petroleum Gas Train Project, increasing gas production and providing a cleaner energy source.
- KNPC’s Head Office achieved a “Gold” level GSAS rating and Mina Abdullah Admin Building a “Silver” level rating.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Phased implementation of solar energy systems at petrol filling stations until 2023
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental PerformanceSocial ContributionMega Projects