In 2022, KKR & Co 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).
KKR & Co has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of KKR & Co amounted to 3,101 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of KKR & Co increased by 11.76%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of KKR & Co were 786 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Since 2020, KKR & Co's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 46.61%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2021), KKR & Co's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 12.36%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
In 2022, KKR & Co reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,315 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Since 2020, KKR & Co's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that KKR & Co 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2021), KKR & Co's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 23.28% in 2022, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
In 2022, KKR & Co reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
In 2022, KKR & Co reported 18,098.01 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 2022 disclosure of KKR & Co includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2021, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
In 2022, KKR & Co reported total Scope 3 emissions of 18,098.01 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Since 2020, KKR & Co's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 474.03%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2021), KKR & Co's Scope 3 emissions increased by 351.07%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
In 2022, KKR & Co reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
In 2022, the largest contributors to KKR & Co's Scope 3 emissions were: a
In 2022, KKR & Co reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 786 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,567 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.14 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
In 2022, KKR & Co reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.14 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.21 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
In 2022, KKR & Co ranked 12 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
KKR & Co is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
In 2022, KKR & Co reported a total carbon footprint of 21,199.01 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 212.36% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to KKR & Co's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.37% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 10.92%. a