- Limited resources and the high cost and complexity of certain sustainable methods in environmental practices.
- Resistance to change culture and a limited timeline in Learning and Development.
- Limited availability of ESG-compatible properties in the market for real estate investments.
- Balancing cost efficiency with the quality of products and keeping suppliers’ prices stable in supply chain management.
- Changing the mindsets and beliefs of employees to welcome new initiatives and implement new policies in employee satisfaction.
Kuwait Investment Company (KIC)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Kuwait Investment Company (KIC) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 355.8K kg CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 18.8K kg CO2e; Scope 2: 322.3K kg CO2e; Scope 3: 14.7K kg 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
355.8K kg CO2e
2023
Energy Use
477.5K kWh
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). | 18.8K kg CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 322.3K kg CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 14.7K kg CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Significant reduction of paper waste
- 355,799 kg of CO2e across Scopes 1, 2, and 3.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Responsible GovernanceDiversity and InclusionSustainable Investment and StewardshipLearning and DevelopmentESG Risk ManagementInnovation and TechnologyCommunity EngagementTackling Climate Change