Kimberly-Clark Corp
Kimberly-Clark's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Kimberly-Clark 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).
Kimberly-Clark has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 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.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kimberly-Clark's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kimberly-Clark amounted to 3,209,000 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 Kimberly-Clark decreased by 2.43%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Kimberly-Clark's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kimberly-Clark's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kimberly-Clark were 1,686,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kimberly-Clark reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Kimberly-Clark's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 19.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kimberly-Clark's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.98%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are Kimberly-Clark's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kimberly-Clark reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,137,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,523,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Kimberly-Clark reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Kimberly-Clark's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 36.54%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kimberly-Clark's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kimberly-Clark 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does Kimberly-Clark use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Kimberly-Clark reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Kimberly-Clark's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kimberly-Clark's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kimberly-Clark reported 10,459,000 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 Kimberly-Clark includes a breakdown across 9 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
Kimberly-Clark's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kimberly-Clark's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kimberly-Clark reported total Scope 3 emissions of 10,459,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 81.51% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 18.49% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Kimberly-Clark reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Kimberly-Clark's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 19.07%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kimberly-Clark's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kimberly-Clark 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kimberly-Clark disclose?
In 2024, Kimberly-Clark reported emissions for 9 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 Kimberly-Clark's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Kimberly-Clark's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,169,000 tCO₂e (58.98%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,622,000 tCO₂e (15.51%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,126,000 tCO₂e (10.77%)
Kimberly-Clark's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kimberly-Clark’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kimberly-Clark reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,686,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 20,058 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 84.06 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Kimberly-Clark's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kimberly-Clark's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Kimberly-Clark reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 84.06 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 15.5 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Kimberly-Clark rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Kimberly-Clark ranked 25 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Kimberly-Clark among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Kimberly-Clark's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kimberly-Clark reported a total carbon footprint of 13,668,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.56% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Kimberly-Clark's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 76.52% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 12.34%. a