Kuwait Petroleum Italia S.p.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-04 to 2022-03)
Reporting Period: 2021-04 to 2022-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:6,520 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:73,659 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:97%
Total Energy Consumption:289,059 GJ/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total emissions (Scope 1 and 2, market-based) by 58% compared to the previous year (6,520 tCO2eq)
- 97% of electricity procured from renewable sources for sites and depots; 100% for service stations.
- Implemented energy efficiency projects in service stations, reducing electricity consumption by 30-70%
- Installed photovoltaic panels on canopies at over 200 service stations
- Eliminated around 600,000 plastic jerrycans for AdBlue sales
- Recovered 1 ton of recycled plastic using graphene asphalt at a Rome service station
Social Achievements
- Launched Total Wellbeing Program for employees
- Achieved 89% customer satisfaction and 96% dealer satisfaction
- Zero workplace injuries for employees
- 34% women employees (+12% compared to sector average)
- 80% of new recruits aged under 30
- Implemented Home-Work Travel Plan for sustainable employee mobility
- Top Employer 2022 certification
Governance Achievements
- Adopted an Organisation, Management and Control Model (Legislative Decree 231/2001)
- No episodes of corruption or antitrust violations
- Cooperative Compliance Agreement with the Italian Tax Agency
- Implemented a Whistleblowing procedure for reporting violations
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve further reductions in emissions and energy consumption
- Continue to improve sustainability performance across the supply chain
Short-term Goals:
- Further development of alternative fuels network
- Expansion of electric recharging points
Environmental Challenges
- Energy transition towards renewable fuels and electric mobility
- Supply chain disruptions due to the war in Ukraine and soaring energy prices
- Covid-19 pandemic
Mitigation Strategies
- Investments in alternative fuels (methane, LPG, electric recharging points)
- Cross Purchases & Sales with other oil companies to optimize logistics
- Increased cargo size for product deliveries to reduce emissions
- Development of sustainable biofuel production
- Digitalization of processes to improve efficiency and reduce paper consumption
- Implementation of Covid-19 safety measures
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier sustainability assessment
- Request for ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 50001, 45001, 27001, SA 8000)
- Code of Ethics adherence
- Sustainability rating of suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
- Investments in renewable energy and alternative fuels
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (in accordance - Core)
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 50001:2011 (for Q8Oils Italia), UNI 10617 (Milazzo Refinery), FGAS (Q8 Quaser), National Italian System for biofuel sustainability certification, 2BSvs Voluntary Model
Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Touche S.p.A. (limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 11
- SDG 13
- SDG 16
- SDG 17
Q8's sustainability strategy aligns with 10 of the 17 UN SDGs.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Q8 Hi Perform Diesel
- Q8 Hi Perform 100 Octans
- Biofuels
- Graphene asphalt
Awards & Recognition
- Top Employer 2022
- European Union recognition for CRE8 project