Kuwait Petroleum International

Kuwait City, Kuwait

Kuwait Petroleum International is the international upstream and downstream subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, engaged in exploration, production, refining, trading, and marketing of petroleum products across global markets.

CCI Score

9.14

-0.01% April 18

Latest Event

Kuwait Petroleum International Implicated in Anti-Net-Zero PR Event

An event reported by Left Foot Forward detailed that Kuwait Petroleum International, along with other major oil companies, had engaged the services of a PR firm that hosted Tory leader Kemi Badenoch’s speech decrying net zero policies. This association raises concerns over the company's indirect involvement in political messaging that undermines environmental commitments and supports fossil fuel interests.

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Kuwait Petroleum International is currently rated as an Objector.

0 to +9 CCI Score

These companies deliberately avoid direct involvement with authoritarian practices. While they do not actively challenge oppressive regimes, they maintain a neutral stance to ensure they are not complicit in supporting such systems.

Latest Events

MAR

24

2025

Kuwait Petroleum International Implicated in Anti-Net-Zero PR Event
-45.00

An event reported by Left Foot Forward detailed that Kuwait Petroleum International, along with other major oil companies, had engaged the services of a PR firm that hosted Tory leader Kemi Badenoch’s speech decrying net zero policies. This association raises concerns over the company's indirect involvement in political messaging that undermines environmental commitments and supports fossil fuel interests.
MAR

31

2024

Kuwait Petroleum International Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2023-2024
60.77

The company released its 2023-2024 statement outlining measures to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking across its operations and supply chain. The statement details policies on ethical labor practices, mandatory training, supplier due diligence, and active risk assessments, particularly in sectors with heightened risks such as cleaning and catering services.
+70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 24

The company's Modern Slavery Statement outlines comprehensive measures to ensure labor rights are respected. It includes mandatory training for employees, a clearly articulated Modern Slavery Policy, and an active whistleblowing system to report abuses. These efforts position the company positively in terms of labor relations and human rights practices, although they rely on self-reported compliance.

Kuwait Petroleum International Limited Modern Slavery Statement 2023-2024
+65

Supply Chain Ethics

March 24

The document emphasizes careful supplier approval processes and due diligence measures to screen for risks of forced labor within its supply chains. It outlines specific risks associated with non-professional service providers and details monitoring systems to ensure compliance, reflecting a proactive stance on supply chain ethics.

Kuwait Petroleum International Limited Modern Slavery Statement 2023-2024
SEP

03

2023

Human Rights and Environmental Issues Highlighted in Amnesty International Report
-34.47

An Amnesty International report on human rights in Kuwait reveals systemic abuses including restrictions on freedom of expression, discrimination against the stateless Bidun, and exploitation of migrant workers. As Kuwait Petroleum International is part of the state-run energy sector advancing fossil fuel production despite severe human rights and environmental concerns, its connection to these policies raises questions regarding its complicity in authoritarian practices.
-45

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 24

The report details widespread abuses in Kuwait, including discriminatory practices and exploitation of migrant workers, as well as systemic neglect of the rights of the stateless Bidun. While not explicitly naming Kuwait Petroleum International, its role as part of the state-run petroleum conglomerate implicates it in benefiting from and reinforcing a regime that suppresses labor rights and human dignity.

Human rights in Kuwait - Amnesty International
-35

Economic and Structural Influence

March 24

Kuwait’s push to expand fossil fuel production, as documented in the report, reinforces policies that neglect environmental justice and contribute to authoritarian governance. As a subsidiary of the state-run Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, Kuwait Petroleum International is inherently linked to an economic structure that prioritizes oil expansion over responsible stewardship, thereby indirectly supporting repressive state policies.

Human rights in Kuwait - Amnesty International
MAR

31

2022

Kuwait Petroleum International Modern Slavery and Supply Chain Ethics Statement 2021-22
55.26

Kuwait Petroleum International (Q8) released its Modern Slavery Statement, outlining its commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within its operations and supply chains. The statement details due diligence practices, supplier risk assessments, and training programs intended to safeguard labor rights in high-risk sectors.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 24

The company clearly articulates strong policies and practices to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within its own operations. With established due diligence processes, supplier approval protocols, and staff training, the company demonstrates a firm commitment to labor rights and ethical business conduct. The proactive stance in mitigating risks in its supply chain supports a high score, though some risks remain in lower-regulated sectors.

Kuwait Petroleum International Modern Slavery Statement 2021-22
+70

Supply Chain Ethics

March 24

The Statement emphasizes rigorous supply chain ethics by requiring suppliers to adhere to the KPC Code of Conduct and by actively monitoring high-risk suppliers, such as those providing cleaning, catering, and facilities management services outside the UK and EU. While the due diligence procedures are robust, reliance on supplier self-assessment and external factors in less regulated markets presents ongoing challenges.

Kuwait Petroleum International Modern Slavery Statement 2021-22