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Karnov Group AB (publ)

Common Name
Karnov Group
Country
Sweden
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Business Services
Employees
1,100
Ticker
KAR
Exchange
Nasdaq Stockholm
Description
Karnov Group AB is a leading European provider of mission-critical information and workflow solutions for professionals in legal, tax, accounting, and environmental, health, and safety sectors. It del...

Karnov Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Karnov 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).

Karnov Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
183a
261a
401b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
20a
19a
N/A
Location-Based
147a
214a
N/A
Unspecified Calculation Method
N/AN/A
135b
Total Scope 3
1,360a
1,555a
1,495b
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
0.6374a
1.1094a
1.6348b
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a. Karnov Group's Annual Report 2025
b. Karnov Group's Annual Report 2024

Insights into Karnov Group's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Karnov Group amounted to 330 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 Karnov Group decreased by 30.53%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Karnov Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202420250150300450600tCO2e+177567%-25%-35%-30%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Karnov Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Karnov Group were 183 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Karnov Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Karnov Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 60,900%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), Karnov Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 29.89%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Karnov Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Karnov Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 147 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Karnov Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2024), Karnov Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 31.31% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does Karnov Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Karnov Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202420250150300450600tCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Karnov Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Karnov Group reported 1,360 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 2025 disclosure of Karnov Group includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Karnov Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024202504509001.35 k1.8 ktCO2e+694%-14%+4%-13%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Karnov Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Karnov Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,360 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 Karnov Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Karnov Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 523.85%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), Karnov Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.54%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Karnov Group disclose?

In 2025, Karnov Group reported emissions for 2 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 Karnov Group's Scope 3 emissions?

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

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 954 tCO₂e (70.15%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 406 tCO₂e (29.85%)

Karnov Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(29.9%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(70.1%)

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

In 2025, Karnov Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 183 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 287 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.64 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Karnov Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

201,00050,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)201001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)BramblesYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,545Scope 1 Intensity: 4.95 tCO2e/$MUL SolutionsYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,460 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,870Scope 1 Intensity: 7.83 tCO2e/$MRB GlobalYear: 2024Scope 1: 46,333 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,863Scope 1 Intensity: 7.90 tCO2e/$MGlobal PaymentsYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,797 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,106Scope 1 Intensity: 0.77 tCO2e/$MCopartYear: 2024Scope 1: 91,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,237Scope 1 Intensity: 21.67 tCO2e/$MThomson ReutersYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,922Scope 1 Intensity: 0.57 tCO2e/$MRWS HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 610 tCO2eRevenue: $M 961Scope 1 Intensity: 0.63 tCO2e/$MRelxYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,966 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,917Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MCintasYear: 2024Scope 1: 540,217 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,597Scope 1 Intensity: 56.29 tCO2e/$MJohnson Service GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 94,117 tCO2eRevenue: $M 644Scope 1 Intensity: 146.08 tCO2e/$MBellsystem24 HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 61 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,091Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MEastman KodakYear: 2022Scope 1: 12,018 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,205Scope 1 Intensity: 9.97 tCO2e/$MGL EventsYear: 2025Scope 1: 33,590 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,018Scope 1 Intensity: 16.64 tCO2e/$MMind GymYear: 2025Scope 1: 1 tCO2eRevenue: $M 50Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MPanostajaYear: 2025Scope 1: 322 tCO2eRevenue: $M 169Scope 1 Intensity: 1.91 tCO2e/$MEnersense InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,581 tCO2eRevenue: $M 361Scope 1 Intensity: 15.47 tCO2e/$MData Communications ManagementYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,878 tCO2eRevenue: $M 334Scope 1 Intensity: 8.63 tCO2e/$MOrell FuessliYear: 2024Scope 1: 199 tCO2eRevenue: $M 279Scope 1 Intensity: 0.71 tCO2e/$MKnights Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 76 tCO2eRevenue: $M 188Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MFranchise BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,035 tCO2eRevenue: $M 175Scope 1 Intensity: 5.92 tCO2e/$MRestoreYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,597 tCO2eRevenue: $M 301Scope 1 Intensity: 25.22 tCO2e/$MFarglory Free Trade Zone Investment HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,103 tCO2eRevenue: $M 106Scope 1 Intensity: 29.34 tCO2e/$MFrontkenYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,571 tCO2eRevenue: $M 109Scope 1 Intensity: 14.43 tCO2e/$MCoorYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,687 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,357Scope 1 Intensity: 1.24 tCO2e/$MKarnov GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 183 tCO2eRevenue: $M 287Scope 1 Intensity: 0.64 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, Karnov Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.64 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.87, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Karnov Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Karnov Group ranked 7 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Karnov Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Karnov Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Karnov Group reported a total carbon footprint of 1,690 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.75% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Karnov Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 80.47% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 10.83%.a

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