Kia Corp
Kia's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Kia 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).
Kia has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 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 Kia's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kia amounted to 1,130,900 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 Kia decreased by 3.09%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Kia's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kia's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kia were 354,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Kia reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Kia's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.39%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kia's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.82%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Kia's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kia reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 776,900 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Kia reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Kia's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 98,767.4%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kia's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kia 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Kia use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kia reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Kia's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kia's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Kia reported 99,498,189 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 Kia includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 9 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Kia's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kia's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kia reported total Scope 3 emissions of 99,498,189 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 18.93% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 81.07% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kia's Scope 3 emissions increased by 36.34%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kia disclose?
In 2023, Kia reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Kia's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Kia's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 79,327,632 tCOâ‚‚e (79.73%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 17,176,301 tCOâ‚‚e (17.26%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 1,311,642 tCOâ‚‚e (1.32%)
Kia's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kia's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kia reported a total carbon footprint of 100,629,089 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 35.72% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Kia's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.88% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.77%.