- Limited knowledge about I-RECS and absence of registered suppliers.
- Challenges in achieving waste reduction and recycling targets in locations with limited facilities.
- Climate change impacts on crop yields, distribution networks, and community livelihoods.
- Water scarcity in operating locations.
- Illicit tobacco trade.
- High share of illicit tobacco market in Pakistan (37%).
Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 19.9K thousand tonnes CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 10.2K thousand tonnes CO2e; Scope 2: 9.7K thousand tonnes 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
19.9K thousand tonnes CO2e
2022
Renewable Energy
7.1%
of total energy
Water Usage
154.5K m3
2022
Waste
9.1K tonnes
2022
Energy Use
286.8K GJ
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). | 10.2K thousand tonnes CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 9.7K thousand tonnes CO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 19.9K thousand tonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- More than 14,000 GJ of energy produced through 3.5+ MW solar energy initiatives.
- Achieved Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certification for Akora Khattak Factory.
- Pakistan’s first-ever International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECS) purchase.
- 93.1% waste recycling rate achieved.
- Less than 0.2% waste to landfill.
- 26.3% reduction in water withdrawn vs 2017 baseline.
- 41.6% water recycling rate achieved.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Carbon neutral direct operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- 50% reduction in Scope 1, 2 & 3 CO2e emissions by 2030 vs 2020 baseline
- 50% renewable energy use by 2030
- 35% reduction in amount of water withdrawn by 2025 vs 2017 baseline
- Increase amount of water recycled to 30% by 2025
- Increase the proportion of women in management roles to 45% and on senior leadership teams to 40% by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero value chain (Scope 1, 2 and 3) by 2050
- Net zero deforestation of managed natural forests in our paper, pulp and Tobacco Supply Chain by 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater StewardshipCircular EconomyBiodiversityFarmer LivelihoodsHuman RightsHealth & SafetyPeople, Diversity & CultureAnti-Illicit TradeEthics & IntegrityResponsible Marketing