Air protection

KEGOC operations have minimal impact on air pollution. Of the company's nine MES branches, one is classified as a Category II facility, and one site from another branch is classified as a Category III facility. According to the decision of the authorized environmental body, the remaining branches are classified as Category IV facilities, meaning they have a minimal environmental impact as per the Environmental Code.

Pollutant emissions, tonnes 

2023

Nitrogen oxides (NOx) 

0.405670

Sulphur dioxide (SOx)

0.059297

Particulate matter (PM 

0.252290

Carbon monoxide (CO)

0.290421

Volatile organic compounds

0.179161

Emissions were calculated based on the operating hours of each piece of equipment and material usage, following the emission calculation methods approved by the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The company does not release any ozone-depleting substances that could contribute to climate change.

Low-Carbon Development

KEGOC contributes to the fight against climate change by developing its grid infrastructure, including implementing “green” projects that create favourable conditions for the long-term growth of renewable energy. This, in turn, helps indirectly prevent significant greenhouse gas emissions in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

To mitigate transitional climate risks, in 2021, the company developed the Low-Carbon Development Programme of KEGOC until 2031 (the Programme) and outlined its vision for achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. This initiative aligns with the Strategy for Achieving Carbon Neutrality in the Republic of Kazakhstan by 2060, the Low-Carbon Development Concept of Samruk-Kazyna, and KEGOC's Development Plan.

The main sources of direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) at KEGOC are:

  • Mobile sources – vehicles used for core operating activities, including operational and maintenance work.
  • Stationary sources – stationary and portable power plants and back up emergency generators for communication systems, as well as operational and maintenance work.
  • SF6 gas circuit breakers, which are essential equipment at the substations of KEGOC's MES branches.

Indirect emission sources (Scope 2) include:

  • Emissions generated during the production of electricity purchased by the company for technological purposes, including electricity used to offset technological losses during transmission via the national power grid (NPG) of Kazakhstan, as well as for heating, and lighting of buildings, premises, and surrounding areas.
  • Emissions generated during the production of thermal energy purchased by the company for heating both production and non-production facilities.

The Programme establishes indicators for achieving low-carbon development goals by 2031 and a vision to 2060:

  1. Reducing Scope 1 emissions: Gradual replacement of passenger vehicles with internal combustion engines by similar low-carbon fuel vehicles (electric cars, LPG) to achieve a 2% reduction in direct greenhouse gas emissions.
  2. Reducing Scope 2 emissions: Implementation of a national scheme to support renewable energy projects in accordance with current legislation and/or bilateral contracts with existing and prospective renewable energy facilities to achieve a 20% share of renewable energy in purchased electricity.

Thus, under the carbon neutrality scenario of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which provides for the achievement of a net zero emissions balance, replacement of coal with renewable energy sources and conversion of energy production capacity from coal to natural gas, the Company forecasts a 98.7% reduction in the share of total greenhouse gas emissions by 2060 relative to the base year.

According to the Environmental Code of Kazakhstan, "A quotable installation is an installation whose quota greenhouse gas emissions exceed twenty thousand tonnes of carbon dioxide per year in the regulated sectors of the economy".  KEGOC is not a regulated entity under this quota system.

However, in accordance with the conditions of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement, KEGOC annually prepares a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report based on the results of each year, including 2023.

Emissions indicators1

Emission   

TOTAL (t CO2-eq) 

 CO2 (t)

CH4 (t CO2-eq) 

N2O (t CO2-eq) 

 SF6 (t CO2-eq)

Direct (Scope 1)

10,339

8,610.62 

43.70

110.62 

 1,574.50

Indirect (Scope 2)

2,748,431

2,748,431 

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Emissions

2021

2022 

2023 

Scope 1

9,144

8,887

10,339

Scope 2

2,851,258

2,632,728

2,748,431

Scope 1+ Scope 2

2,860,402

2,641,615

2,758,770



Total intensity of greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2), t Co2-eq / KZT thousand 0.011

1The volume of KEGOC's greenhouse gas emissions was verified by a third party as part of the independent audit of the 2023 Annual Report.

In May 2023, as part of its contribution to improving the environment and supporting global trends in reducing carbon footprints, KEGOC employees planted 105 tree seedlings in Astana. Maple seedlings were chosen for their high capacity to absorb carbon dioxide, and ongoing care will be provided to ensure their growth.

 

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