Kirby Corp
Kirby's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Kirby 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).
However, Kirby has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 3 | 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.  | 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 Kirby's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kirby amounted to 773,100 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kirby decreased by 5.14%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Kirby's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kirby's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kirby were 770,400 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kirby reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Kirby's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 13.2%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kirby's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.15%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Kirby's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kirby reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,700 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Kirby reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kirby's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kirby 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Kirby use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kirby reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Kirby's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kirby's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Kirby reported 523,800 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 2023 disclosure of Kirby includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Kirby's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kirby's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kirby reported total Scope 3 emissions of 523,800 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kirby's Scope 3 emissions increased by 17.92%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
Insights into Kirby’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Kirby reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 770,400 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,092 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 249.19 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Kirby's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kirby's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Kirby reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 249.19 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 13.87 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Kirby rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Kirby ranked 22 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Kirby among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Kirby's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kirby reported a total carbon footprint of 1,296,900 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.99% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Kirby's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 59.4% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 40.39%. a