- Supply and logistical challenges in remote locations
- Reliance on diesel generators in temporary camps
- Difficulty in accounting for all Scope 3 emissions
- Water scarcity in some locations
- Cultural barriers to increasing female participation in the workforce
- Client stipulations limiting local procurement options
- Climate-related risks such as flooding and extreme weather
RA International
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, RA International disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 31.9K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 3.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 600.5 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 27.4K tCO2e/year. 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
31.9K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
3.6%
of total energy
Water Usage
38.2K m3/year
2023
Energy Use
5.6K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 3.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 600.5 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 27.4K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 31.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 9.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 7.9K tCO2e (calculated sites) |
| 2020 | 7.2K tCO2e (Mogadishu) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 emissions in Mogadishu by 21% against a 2020 baseline (towards a 42% reduction target by 2030)
- Increased renewable energy share to 3.6% in 2023 from 3.0% in 2022
- Adopted a cloud-based carbon accounting software in 2023, expanding Scope 3 data coverage
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 2% per annum
- Reduce energy consumption by 2% per annum
- Achieve 20% female participation in workforce by 2027
- Achieve 70% local staff employment by 2027
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 42% reduction in Scope 1 emissions in Mogadishu by 2030
- Achieve 50% female employees at leadership level in Kenya, Dubai, and UK by 2027
- Achieve 65% local procurement by 2027
- Achieve 80% employee engagement score by 2027
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance