Kadant Inc

Common Name
Kadant
Country
United States
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Employees
3,500
Ticker
KAI
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Kadant Inc. is a global supplier of high-value, critical components and engineered systems used predominantly in process industries. The company plays a pivotal role in optimizing the efficiency and s...

Kadant's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Kadant completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Kadant has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Verified Sources Behind Kadant’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Kadant's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Kadant's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Kadant's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Kadant's Sustainability Report 2023
c. Kadant's Sustainability Report 2020
c. Kadant's Sustainability Report 2020

Insights into Kadant's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kadant amounted to 31,982 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kadant increased by 34.55%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b

Kadant's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202408 k16 k24 k32 ktCO2e+5%+3%-7%-14%+28%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kadant's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kadant were 30,384 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Kadant reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Kadant's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 9.74%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Kadant's Scope 1 emissions increased by 27.85%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b

What are Kadant's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Kadant reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,598 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Kadant reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Kadant's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 88.77%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Kadant's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 39,850% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a b

What methodology does Kadant use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Kadant reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Kadant's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202404 k8 k12 k16 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Kadant’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Kadant reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 30,384 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,053 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 28.84 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Kadant's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,0005,00020,000200,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Emerson ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 64,976 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,492Scope 1 Intensity: 3.71 tCO2e/$MOtis WorldwideYear: 2024Scope 1: 120,275 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,261Scope 1 Intensity: 8.43 tCO2e/$MParker-HannifinYear: 2023Scope 1: 127,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,065Scope 1 Intensity: 6.66 tCO2e/$MEnproYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,394 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,049Scope 1 Intensity: 10.86 tCO2e/$MRegal RexnordYear: 2024Scope 1: 61,149 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,034Scope 1 Intensity: 10.13 tCO2e/$MAMETEKYear: 2024Scope 1: 29,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,941Scope 1 Intensity: 4.28 tCO2e/$MGates IndustrialYear: 2024Scope 1: 106,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,408Scope 1 Intensity: 31.16 tCO2e/$MIDEXYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,116 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,269Scope 1 Intensity: 5.24 tCO2e/$MXylemYear: 2023Scope 1: 76,221 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,364Scope 1 Intensity: 10.35 tCO2e/$MITTYear: 2023Scope 1: 32,312 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,283Scope 1 Intensity: 9.84 tCO2e/$MIllinois Tool WorksYear: 2024Scope 1: 129,526 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,898Scope 1 Intensity: 8.15 tCO2e/$MGenerac HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,367 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,296Scope 1 Intensity: 7.07 tCO2e/$MCumminsYear: 2023Scope 1: 294,863 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,065Scope 1 Intensity: 8.66 tCO2e/$MIngersoll Rand IncYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,932 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,235Scope 1 Intensity: 5.38 tCO2e/$MDonaldsonYear: 2023Scope 1: 23,797 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,431Scope 1 Intensity: 6.94 tCO2e/$MGracoYear: 2023Scope 1: 14,247 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,196Scope 1 Intensity: 6.49 tCO2e/$MNordsonYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,986 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,629Scope 1 Intensity: 2.28 tCO2e/$MRockwell AutomationYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,604 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,264Scope 1 Intensity: 3.22 tCO2e/$MMiddlebyYear: 2021Scope 1: 17,748 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,251Scope 1 Intensity: 5.46 tCO2e/$MGE VernovaYear: 2024Scope 1: 226,811 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,935Scope 1 Intensity: 6.49 tCO2e/$MCraneYear: 2023Scope 1: 13,970 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,086Scope 1 Intensity: 6.70 tCO2e/$MA O SmithYear: 2019Scope 1: 71,824 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,993Scope 1 Intensity: 24.00 tCO2e/$MTennantYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,937 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,287Scope 1 Intensity: 18.60 tCO2e/$MKadantYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,384 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,053Scope 1 Intensity: 28.84 tCO2e/$M

How does Kadant's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Kadant reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 28.84 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.94 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Kadant rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Kadant ranked 23 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Kadant among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

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