- High interest rates, geopolitical uncertainties and tensions.
- Increasing pace of changes in emission rules and global decarbonization trend.
- Changing weather conditions and increasing operational complexity.
- Challenges regarding compatibility between fuels of different origins and production processes.
Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd. (Nakilat)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd. (Nakilat) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.3M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 shipping) + 32456 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 non-shipping) + 50237 tCO2e/year (Scope 2 non-shipping). By scope: Scope 1: 5.3M tCO2e/year (shipping); Scope 2: 50.2K tCO2e/year (non-shipping). 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
5.3M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 shipping) + 32456 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 non-shipping) + 50237 tCO2e/year (Scope 2 non-shipping)
2023
Water Usage
22.4K megaliters/year (seawater)
2023
Waste
10.1K m3/year (shipping)
2023
Energy Use
73.5M GJ/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). | 5.3M tCO2e/year (shipping) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 50.2K tCO2e/year (non-shipping) |
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 | 5.3M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 shipping) + 32456 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 non-shipping) + 50237 tCO2e/year (Scope 2 non-shipping) |
| 2022 | 5.8M tCO2e (Scope 1 shipping) + 24872 tCO2e (Scope 1 non-shipping) |
| 2020 | 5.6M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 shipping) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a ‘Five Star’ grade for the 2nd consecutive year from the ‘Five Star’ environmental audit conducted by the British Safety Council in December 2023.
- Awarded the prestigious Globe of Honour from British Safety Council for the first time for outstanding environmental management system.
- Successfully completed the transition to zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) in 2020.
- Reduced GHG emissions intensity (TCO₂/Nm) from 1.12 in 2021 to 1.03 in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon intensity by 25% by 2030 (from 2022 baseline).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeHealth and SafetyGovernanceCommunity EngagementSupply Chain ManagementDiversity and Inclusion