Kion Group AG
Kion Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Kion Group 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).
Kion Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 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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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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 Kion Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kion Group amounted to 185,577 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kion Group decreased by 1.41%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Kion Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kion Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kion Group were 108,401 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Kion Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kion Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 10.95%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kion Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.14%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Kion Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kion Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 38,153 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 77,176 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Kion Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kion Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 16.6%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kion Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kion Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Kion Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Kion Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Kion Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kion Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kion Group reported 16,011,381 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 2024 disclosure of Kion Group includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 9 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Kion Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kion Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kion Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 16,011,381 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 19.69% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 80.31% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Kion Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kion Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 48,312.24%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kion Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kion Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kion Group disclose?
In 2024, Kion Group reported emissions for 10 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 Kion Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Kion Group's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 12,556,215 tCOâ‚‚e (78.42%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,824,664 tCOâ‚‚e (17.64%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 184,335 tCOâ‚‚e (1.15%)
Kion Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kion Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kion Group reported a total carbon footprint of 16,196,958 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.62% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Kion Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.85% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.67%.