Kadant Inc
Kadant's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Kadant has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kadant's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kadant amounted to 23,769 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kadant decreased by 14.21%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Kadant's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kadant's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kadant were 23,765 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Kadant reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kadant's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 14.17%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kadant's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Kadant's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kadant reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
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 99.97%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kadant's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 90.7% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Kadant use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kadant reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Kadant's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kadant's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Kadant reported 166,400 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Kadant includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Kadant's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kadant's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kadant reported total Scope 3 emissions of 166,400 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kadant's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 33.61%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kadant disclose?
In 2023, Kadant reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Kadant's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Kadant's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 120,600 tCOâ‚‚e (80.51%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 14,000 tCOâ‚‚e (9.35%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 5,800 tCOâ‚‚e (3.87%)
Kadant's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kadant's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kadant reported a total carbon footprint of 190,169 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 31.68% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Kadant's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.5% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 12.5%.