Kia Corp
Kia's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 | 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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 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 Kia's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kia amounted to 1,236,793 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 Kia increased by 9.37%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Kia's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kia's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kia were 386,299 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kia reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Kia's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 7.6%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kia's Scope 1 emissions increased by 9.15%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Kia's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kia reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 792,258 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 850,494 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
What methodology does Kia use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Kia reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Kia's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kia's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kia reported 99,395,162 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 Kia includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 12 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
Kia's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kia's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kia reported total Scope 3 emissions of 99,395,162 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 20.3% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 79.7% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kia's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kia 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kia disclose?
In 2024, Kia reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
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 2024, the largest contributors to Kia's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 77,804,542 tCO₂e (78.28%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 18,437,870 tCO₂e (18.55%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,267,561 tCO₂e (1.28%)
Kia's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kia’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kia reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 386,299 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 73,224 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.28 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Kia's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kia's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Kia reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.28 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.69 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Kia rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Kia ranked 15 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Kia is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Kia's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kia reported a total carbon footprint of 100,631,955 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Kia's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.77% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.85%. a