Kainos Group PLC
Kainos Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Kainos Group 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).
Kainos Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kainos Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kainos Group amounted to 148 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 Kainos Group decreased by 27.45%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Kainos Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kainos Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kainos Group were 86 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kainos Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Kainos Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.15%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kainos Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Kainos Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kainos Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 62 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Kainos Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Kainos Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 84.84%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kainos Group's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 40.38% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Kainos Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Kainos Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Kainos Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kainos Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kainos Group reported 11,300 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Kainos Group includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Kainos Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kainos Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kainos Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,300 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
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. a
Has Kainos Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Kainos Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 14.98%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kainos Group's Scope 3 emissions increased by 22.53%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kainos Group disclose?
In 2024, Kainos Group reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Kainos Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Kainos Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 2,570 tCO₂e (100%)
Kainos Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kainos Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kainos Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 86 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 483 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.18 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Kainos Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kainos Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Kainos Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.18 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.25 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Kainos Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Kainos Group ranked 8 out of 17 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Kainos Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Kainos Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kainos Group reported a total carbon footprint of 11,448 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 21.45% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Kainos Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.71% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.75%. a