In 2024, 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 757,500a | 770,400a | 812,200a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 3,000a | 3,200a | 2,800a | |
Total Scope 3 | 398,100a | 523,800a | 444,200a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 231.9439a | 249.1881a | 291.6595a |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kirby amounted to 760,500 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 Kirby decreased by 1.69%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kirby were 757,500 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kirby's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.67%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
In 2024, Kirby reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Since 2019, Kirby's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 77.94%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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
In 2024, Kirby reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
In 2024, Kirby reported 398,100 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 Kirby includes a breakdown across 0 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
In 2024, Kirby reported total Scope 3 emissions of 398,100 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kirby's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 24%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
In 2024, Kirby reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 757,500 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,266 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 231.94 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, Kirby reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 231.94 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 255.95, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, Kirby ranked 13 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Kirby is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
In 2024, Kirby reported a total carbon footprint of 1,158,600 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.7% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Kirby's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 65.38% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 34.36%.a