Kloeckner & Co SE

Common Name
Kloeckner & Co
Country
Germany
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Steel
Employees
6,531
Ticker
KCO
Exchange
XETRA
Description
Kloeckner & Co. SE is a leading global company in the steel and metal distribution sector. Primarily, Kloeckner & Co. serves the purpose of supplying a wide array of steel and metal products including...

Kloeckner & Co's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Kloeckner & 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).

Kloeckner & Co has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Kloeckner & Co's Sustainability Report 2024
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b. Kloeckner & Co's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Kloeckner & Co's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Kloeckner & Co's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kloeckner & Co amounted to 67,885 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 Kloeckner & Co increased by 2.43%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Kloeckner & Co's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e0%-18%-9%-6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kloeckner & Co's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kloeckner & Co were 38,911 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Kloeckner & Co reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Kloeckner & Co's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 29.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Kloeckner & Co's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.79%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Kloeckner & Co's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Kloeckner & Co reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,141 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 28,974 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Kloeckner & Co reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Kloeckner & Co's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 16.04% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a

What methodology does Kloeckner & Co use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Kloeckner & Co reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Kloeckner & Co's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020222023202407.5 k15 k22.5 k30 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Kloeckner & Co's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Kloeckner & Co reported 7,784,767 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 Kloeckner & Co includes a breakdown across 8 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

Kloeckner & Co's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020222023202402.5 M5 M7.5 M10 MtCO2e-1%-9%-28%+23%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kloeckner & Co's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Kloeckner & Co reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,784,767 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

Has Kloeckner & Co reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Kloeckner & Co's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 20.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Kloeckner & Co's Scope 3 emissions increased by 23.26%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kloeckner & Co disclose?

In 2024, Kloeckner & Co reported emissions for 8 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 Kloeckner & Co's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Kloeckner & Co's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,162,652 tCO₂e (92.01%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 499,412 tCO₂e (6.42%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 53,433 tCO₂e (0.69%)

Kloeckner & Co's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(6.4%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(92.0%)

Insights into Kloeckner & Co’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Kloeckner & Co reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 38,911 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,902 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.64 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Kloeckner & Co's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5,000100,0002,000,00020,000,000500,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5005,00050,000500,0005,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)XMNWalsin LihwaYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,206,945 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,474Scope 1 Intensity: 585.88 tCO2e/$MKumba Iron OreYear: 2024Scope 1: 417,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,633Scope 1 Intensity: 114.77 tCO2e/$MCSN MineracaoYear: 2024Scope 1: 209,099 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,670Scope 1 Intensity: 78.31 tCO2e/$MUsiminasYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,782,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,698Scope 1 Intensity: 839.24 tCO2e/$MXXXinyu Iron & SteelYear: 2023Scope 1: 19,625,639 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,010Scope 1 Intensity: 1,960.55 tCO2e/$MAcerinoxYear: 2023Scope 1: 778,994 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,314Scope 1 Intensity: 106.51 tCO2e/$MNovolipetsk SteelYear: 2021Scope 1: 29,932,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,311,243Scope 1 Intensity: 22.83 tCO2e/$MMMMaanshan Iron & SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 34,118,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,211Scope 1 Intensity: 3,043.38 tCO2e/$MSeverstalYear: 2023Scope 1: 24,850,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 728,314Scope 1 Intensity: 34.12 tCO2e/$MNNNanJing Iron & SteelYear: 2023Scope 1: 19,509,045 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,207Scope 1 Intensity: 1,911.30 tCO2e/$MCleveland-CliffsYear: 2023Scope 1: 27,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,996Scope 1 Intensity: 1,268.41 tCO2e/$MSteel DynamicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,750,371 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,795Scope 1 Intensity: 146.33 tCO2e/$MChina SteelYear: 2023Scope 1: 16,809,455 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,844Scope 1 Intensity: 1,419.28 tCO2e/$MvoestalpineYear: 2025Scope 1: 12,100,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,041Scope 1 Intensity: 710.06 tCO2e/$MCommercial MetalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,038,806 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,926Scope 1 Intensity: 131.06 tCO2e/$MMagnitogorskiy Metallurgicheskiy KombinatYear: 2023Scope 1: 79,844,448 tCO2eRevenue: $M 763,390Scope 1 Intensity: 104.59 tCO2e/$MKobe SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,793Scope 1 Intensity: 845.59 tCO2e/$MSalzgitterYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,135,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,418Scope 1 Intensity: 972.81 tCO2e/$MHyundai SteelYear: 2023Scope 1: 26,679,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,280Scope 1 Intensity: 1,315.52 tCO2e/$MBlueScope SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,500,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,345Scope 1 Intensity: 749.21 tCO2e/$MHBISYear: 2024Scope 1: 52,220,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,664Scope 1 Intensity: 3,133.68 tCO2e/$MTaigang StainlessYear: 2023Scope 1: 21,600,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,861Scope 1 Intensity: 1,453.46 tCO2e/$MKloeckner & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,911 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,902Scope 1 Intensity: 5.64 tCO2e/$M

How does Kloeckner & Co's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Kloeckner & Co reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.64 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 794.22 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Kloeckner & Co rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Kloeckner & Co ranked 1 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Kloeckner & Co among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

Insights into Kloeckner & Co's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Kloeckner & Co reported a total carbon footprint of 7,852,652 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 23.05% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Kloeckner & Co's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.14% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.5%. a

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