Qatar Fuel (WOQOD)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2013, 2020)
Reporting Period: 2013
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:33,653 tons/year (tCO2e)
Scope 1 Emissions:18,884 tons/year
Scope 2 Emissions:14,769 tons/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:311,775 GJ/year
Water Consumption:922,925 m3/year (estimated)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Safety
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Contribution
- Economic Growth
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Successfully implemented a Vapor Recovery system to reduce gasoline vapor emissions.
- Reduced overall energy consumption by 13.2% compared to 2012.
- Installed LED lighting in offices to reduce electricity consumption.
Social Achievements
- Increased local sourcing of goods and services to 55% in 2013.
- Achieved a 10.2% Qatarization rate in 2013.
- Total community investment of QR 30.4 million in 2013.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained a strong governance structure with a Board of Directors (BOD) overseeing regulatory compliance and organizational hierarchy.
- Implemented a robust ethics code and compliance system.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 50% Qatarization for jobs of grade 3 and above by the end of 2016.
Short-term Goals:
- Increase the number of Woqod stations from 23 to 40 by 2017.
- Complete the expansion of bitumen facilities by the end of 2014.
Environmental Challenges
- Meeting the increasing demands for fuel and gas in Qatar.
- Managing environmental impacts of operations.
- Maintaining high safety standards across all operations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in infrastructure and facilities to ensure reliable supply.
- Implementing preventive management systems to minimize environmental impact.
- Implementing stringent safety procedures and training programs.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 55% of key suppliers audited in 2013
Responsible Procurement
- Emphasis on local sourcing, compliance with Qatari laws and regulations, and supplier audits.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4
Certifications: ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- CNG fuel for public transportation
Awards & Recognition
- Qatar Today Green Award (QTGA) in 2012
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:20,085 tons CO2e (2020)
Total Energy Consumption:213,985 GJ (2020)
Water Consumption:471,871 m3 (2020)
Carbon Intensity:Gasoline: 95.86 g CO2eq/MJ; Diesel: 94.71 g CO2eq/MJ; CNG: 68 g CO2eq/MJ (2020)
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic Performance
- Social Development & Community Investment
- Safeguarding the Environment
- Health & Safety
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Completed transition of high Sulphur (HFO) tank stocks to Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO), compliant with IMO 2020 regulation.
- Installed Stage – 1 vapor recovery system in truck loading bays to reduce VOC emissions.
- Implemented Leak Detection and Repair program (LDAR).
- Replaced old bitumen storage tanks with new ones equipped with vapor recovery.
- Plan to use natural gas for heaters through Low NOx burners in the bitumen plant.
- Doha Depot Oil Water Separator (OWS) project to increase oil water separation efficiency and lagoon rehabilitation.
Social Achievements
- Qatarization rate increased to 15.4% in 2020.
- Provided 23,604 man-hours of training to employees.
- Partnered with Talabat for e-shopping enhancement.
- Introduced Sidra Saver concept and improved product categories.
- Opened 3 Sidra stores in Metro stations.
- Introduced express services for heavy vehicles.
- Free vehicle health check-up campaigns.
- Introduced locally manufactured car wash shampoo and recycled paper mats.
Governance Achievements
- Successfully completed OHSAS transition and certified ISO 45001:2018.
- No notable violations of Code of Business Ethics and Conflict of Interest policy.
- Implemented robust internal controls framework, including ICOFR and regulatory reporting.
- Enhanced Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework with focus on business continuity.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Reduce carbon emissions through new technology development, clean energy use.
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase fleet payload per trip for customer deliveries.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water consumption in fleet service section.
- Introduce auto wash with water recycling system.
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic caused challenges, including decreased fuel demand.
- Increased water consumption due to new petrol stations and construction activities.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented remote work policy for office staff.
- Enhanced sanitation and cleaning protocols, hand sanitizers, ceased waiter services, distributed PPE.
- Regular temperature checks and social distancing protocols.
- Provided rent-free for 3 months to Kenar shop tenants.
- Provided free WOQODe tags to the public.
- Ensured uninterrupted supply of fuel and products.
- Water conservation efforts and recycling/reuse, adopting technological improvements in car wash areas.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier agreements requiring compliance with Qatari laws, policies, regulations, and business ethics.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services; renewable energy integration.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Guidelines, Oil & Gas supplements
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018
Third-party Assurance: E&Y (partial assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Affordable and clean energy
- Climate action
- Decent work and economic growth
WOQOD aligns its strategy with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Low Sulfur fuels (ULSD & VLSFO), GTL blended Diesel (planned).
Awards & Recognition
- Boston Consulting Group ranked WOQOD among top 20 oil & gas companies worldwide in terms of shareholders’ return.