- Uncertainty in the macro-operating environment due to post-Covid recovery, high inflation, increasing interest rates, constrained supply chains, and limited long-term finance due to the approaching concession end date.
- Public safety challenges with increasing network size and grid connections.
- 22 public fatalities due to network interference.
- Increased receivables from Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
Umeme Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Umeme Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 13.3M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 6.8M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 2.6M tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 4.0M 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
13.3M tCO2e/year
2023
Energy Use
2.7M Kwh/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). | 6.8M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.6M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 4.0M 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 | 13.3M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy losses to 16.2% from 16.8% in 2022.
- Reduced carbon footprint by 15.8% compared to 2022 baseline.
- Reduced electricity consumption by 2.03% compared to 2022.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSafetyCustomer ServiceCommunity InvestmentHuman CapitalDiversity and InclusionGovernance