Climate Change Data

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.