Kimball Electronics Inc
Kimball Electronics's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Kimball Electronics 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).
Kimball Electronics has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kimball Electronics's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kimball Electronics amounted to 43,379 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 Kimball Electronics decreased by 20.26%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Kimball Electronics's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kimball Electronics's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kimball Electronics were 2,110 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Kimball Electronics reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kimball Electronics's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 39.83%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kimball Electronics's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.98%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are Kimball Electronics's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kimball Electronics reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 27,869 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 41,269 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Kimball Electronics reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kimball Electronics's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 18.78%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kimball Electronics's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 21.23% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.ab
What methodology does Kimball Electronics use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Kimball Electronics reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Kimball Electronics's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kimball Electronics's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kimball Electronics reported 122,220 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 Kimball Electronics includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Kimball Electronics's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kimball Electronics's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kimball Electronics reported total Scope 3 emissions of 122,220 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
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kimball Electronics disclose?
In 2024, Kimball Electronics 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 Kimball Electronics's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Kimball Electronics's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 88,335 tCO₂e (72.28%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 14,504 tCO₂e (11.87%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 6,784 tCO₂e (5.55%)
Kimball Electronics's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kimball Electronics’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kimball Electronics reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,110 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,714 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.23 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Kimball Electronics's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kimball Electronics's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Kimball Electronics reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.23 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 18.24, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Kimball Electronics rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Kimball Electronics ranked 2 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Kimball Electronics among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Kimball Electronics's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kimball Electronics reported a total carbon footprint of 165,599 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 204.4% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Kimball Electronics's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 73.8% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 24.92%.a