- Climate change and global warming causing reduced water availability
- Water scarcity in Judea and Samaria
- Severe water crisis in the Gaza Strip
- Cybersecurity threats
- Potential for contamination of water sources
Mekorot Water Company Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Mekorot Water Company Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.3M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.1M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 11.4K 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
1.3M tCO2e/year
2022
Renewable Energy
27.6% (vehicles)
of total energy
Waste
276.85 tons/year (hazardous)
2022
Energy Use
2.4M MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 1.1M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 11.4K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 15% between 2020 and 2022
- 27.6% of vehicles are hybrid or electric
- Reduced hazardous waste generation by approximately 7.5% from the previous year
- Restored approximately 30 MCM of water to nature
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water loss by 8% by 2025 and 15% by 2030
- Reduce deviations from groundwater pumping license by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 50% of critical suppliers publishing ESG reports and signing the Mekorot Code of Ethics by 2025
- Invest NIS 5 million in research and development by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Supply 32 MCM of water to southern Arava and 70 MCM to middle Arava by 2030
- Net-zero emissions by 2050 (implied)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Water supply resilienceIntegrative water managementEthics and prevention of corruptionTransmission system efficiencyOccupational health and safetyEnergy efficiencyInnovation and technologyFairness to customers and customer satisfactionCompliance with standards and regulationEnvironmental management and the climate crisis