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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 ofKimberly-Clark amounted to3,209,000metric 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-Clarkdecreased by 2.43%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Kimberly-Clark reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kimberly-Clark's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 13.67%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
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.ab
What are Kimberly-Clark's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kimberly-Clark reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,137,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 1,523,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Kimberly-Clark reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kimberly-Clark's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 21.54%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
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.ab
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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 9of 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 2019, Kimberly-Clark's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 21.91%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
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.ab
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 tCOâ‚‚e(58.98%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,622,000 tCOâ‚‚e(15.51%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,126,000 tCOâ‚‚e(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 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 20,058 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 84.06 tCOâ‚‚e 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 tCOâ‚‚e 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 tCOâ‚‚e 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.ab
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