- High per capita consumption of electricity and water in Qatar
- Increasing demand for electricity and water due to population growth and infrastructure projects
- Scarcity of natural water resources
- Need to diversify energy sources
- Shortage of talent and need for Qatarization
- Maintaining uninterrupted supply of electricity and water as demand grows
Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2016 reporting, Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.4M tonnes of CO2e (Scope 2). By scope: Scope 1: 3.5K tonnes of CO2e; Scope 2: 1.4M tonnes of CO2e. 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
1.4M tonnes of CO2e (Scope 2)
2016
Water Usage
560 million cubic meters
2016
Energy Use
39.7K GWh
2016
📊 Emissions by Scope (2016)
| 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). | 3.5K tonnes of CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.4M tonnes of CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 93% of paper waste recycled within KAHRAMAA operations
- 56% reduction in potable water usage in District Cooling
- Cumulative savings of 8.5 million tons of carbon emissions through Tarsheed program (When compared to the baseline in 2012)
- Reduction of real water loss to 4%
- Reduction in natural gas consumption Due to DC Services (1.00 Million Barrels of Oil Equivalent)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce per capita water consumption by 15%
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve renewable energy target of 200 MW by 2020 and 500 MW by 2022
🔭 Long-term
- Transform into a customer-centric, dynamic and self-sustaining organization by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialEconomic