Knife River Corp
Knife River's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Knife River 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, Knife River 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 - 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.  b | 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.  b | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Knife River's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Knife River amounted to 429,656 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 Knife River decreased by 8.88%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Knife River's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Knife River's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Knife River were 384,493 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Knife River reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Knife River's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 15.39%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Knife River's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.82%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Knife River's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Knife River reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 45,163 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Knife River reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Knife River's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 11.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Knife River's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Knife River 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Knife River use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Knife River reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Knife River's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Knife River’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Knife River reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 384,493 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,899 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 132.63 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Knife River's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Knife River's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Knife River reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 132.63 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 123.24 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Knife River rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Knife River ranked 13 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Knife River is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a