Kennametal Inc
Kennametal's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Kennametal 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).
However, Kennametal has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| 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.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 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.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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. a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kennametal's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kennametal amounted to 159,000 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 Kennametal decreased by 1.85%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Kennametal's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kennametal's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kennametal were 31,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kennametal reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Kennametal's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 14.81%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kennametal's Scope 1 emissions increased by 10.71%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Kennametal's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kennametal reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 23,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 128,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Kennametal reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kennametal's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kennametal 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Kennametal use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Kennametal reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Kennametal's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kennametal's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kennametal reported 480,000 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 Kennametal includes a breakdown across 0 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
Kennametal's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kennametal's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kennametal reported total Scope 3 emissions of 480,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kennametal's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kennametal 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Insights into Kennametal’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kennametal reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 31,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,047 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 15.14 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Kennametal's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kennametal's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Kennametal reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 15.14 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 21.67 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Kennametal rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Kennametal ranked 7 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Kennametal is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Kennametal's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kennametal reported a total carbon footprint of 639,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.11% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Kennametal's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 75.12% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 20.03%. a