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Kainos Group PLC

Common Name
Kainos Group
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Application
Employees
3,132
Ticker
KNOS
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Description
Kainos Group plc is a digital technology company headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, specializing in the development and delivery of innovative IT solutions for businesses, public sector organ...

Kainos Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, 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 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
111a
86b
77a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
47a
N/AN/A
Location-Based
N/AN/AN/A
Unspecified Calculation Method
N/A
62b
25a
Total Scope 3
9,622b
11,300b
1,343a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
0.2336a
0.1781b
0.1658a
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a. Kainos Group's Climate Report 2025
b. Kainos Group's Annual Report 2025

Insights into Kainos Group's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kainos Group amounted to 158 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kainos Group increased by 6.76%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab

Kainos Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202420250306090120tCO2e+8%-9%-10%+12%+29%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kainos Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kainos Group were 111 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 increased by 27.59%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), Kainos Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 29.07%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab

What are Kainos Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Kainos Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 47 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a

What methodology does Kainos Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Kainos Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a

Kainos Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202420250150300450600tCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Kainos Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Kainos Group reported 9,622 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.b

The 2025 disclosure of Kainos Group includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 1 in 2024, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chainb

Kainos Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024202503 k6 k9 k12 ktCO2e-100%+4483%+388%+741%-15%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kainos Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Kainos Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 9,622 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).b

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.b

Has Kainos Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Kainos Group's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Kainos Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.b

Compared to the previous year (2024), Kainos Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.85%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.b

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kainos Group disclose?

In 2025, Kainos Group reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Kainos Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Kainos Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,041 tCO₂e (52.39%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 2,252 tCO₂e (23.4%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 1,635 tCO₂e (16.99%)

Kainos Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(23.4%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(52.4%)Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(17.0%)

Insights into Kainos Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Kainos Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 111 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 475 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.23 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Kainos Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

0.55505005,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)201002005001,000Revenues (Millions of USD)BrazeYear: 2025Scope 1: 152 tCO2eRevenue: $M 738Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MKinaxisYear: 2024Scope 1: 242 tCO2eRevenue: $M 483Scope 1 Intensity: 0.50 tCO2e/$MLife360Year: 2021Scope 1: 0 tCO2eRevenue: $M 71Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MPaycor HCMYear: 2024Scope 1: 34 tCO2eRevenue: $M 655Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MGeovis TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 49 tCO2eRevenue: $M 446Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MObicYear: 2024Scope 1: 218 tCO2eRevenue: $M 737Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$MPAR TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 438 tCO2eRevenue: $M 350Scope 1 Intensity: 1.25 tCO2e/$MPagerDutyYear: 2024Scope 1: 32 tCO2eRevenue: $M 431Scope 1 Intensity: 0.07 tCO2e/$MLectraYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,872 tCO2eRevenue: $M 596Scope 1 Intensity: 3.14 tCO2e/$MVitec Software GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 228 tCO2eRevenue: $M 395Scope 1 Intensity: 0.58 tCO2e/$MnCinoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,749 tCO2eRevenue: $M 477Scope 1 Intensity: 5.77 tCO2e/$MAsanaYear: 2025Scope 1: 289 tCO2eRevenue: $M 724Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MNSDYear: 2023Scope 1: 478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 585Scope 1 Intensity: 0.82 tCO2e/$MJamf HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 297 tCO2eRevenue: $M 627Scope 1 Intensity: 0.47 tCO2e/$MAlfa Financial SoftwareYear: 2024Scope 1: 21 tCO2eRevenue: $M 138Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MAuction Technology GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13 tCO2eRevenue: $M 174Scope 1 Intensity: 0.07 tCO2e/$MTrustpilot GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 111 tCO2eRevenue: $M 211Scope 1 Intensity: 0.53 tCO2e/$MGB GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 7 tCO2eRevenue: $M 350Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MKainos GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 111 tCO2eRevenue: $M 475Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, Kainos Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.23 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.35, 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 2025, Kainos Group ranked 9 out of 18 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 2025, Kainos Group reported a total carbon footprint of 9,780 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.57% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab

The largest contributor to Kainos Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.38% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.13%.ab

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