Koninklijke KPN NV

Common Name
Koninklijke KPN
Country
Netherlands
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
6,887
Ticker
KPN
Exchange
EURONEXT
Description
Koninklijke KPN N.V., often referred to as KPN, is a telecommunications company based in the Netherlands. It plays a crucial role in the telecommunications sector, providing essential services such as...

Koninklijke KPN's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Koninklijke KPN 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).

Koninklijke KPN has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Koninklijke KPN’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Koninklijke KPN's Integrated Report 2024
a. Koninklijke KPN's Integrated Report 2024
b. Koninklijke KPN's Integrated Report 2023
b. Koninklijke KPN's Integrated Report 2023
c. Koninklijke KPN's Annual Report 2022
c. Koninklijke KPN's Annual Report 2022

Insights into Koninklijke KPN's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Koninklijke KPN amounted to 124,564 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 Koninklijke KPN decreased by 11.66%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Koninklijke KPN's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20222023202403 k6 k9 k12 ktCO2e-27%-29%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Koninklijke KPN's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Koninklijke KPN were 6,208 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Koninklijke KPN's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 28.53%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Koninklijke KPN's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Koninklijke KPN reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 118,356 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Koninklijke KPN reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Koninklijke KPN's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 10.56% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Koninklijke KPN use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Koninklijke KPN reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a

Koninklijke KPN's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based

Insights into Koninklijke KPN's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Koninklijke KPN reported 813,481 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 Koninklijke KPN includes a breakdown across 11 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

Koninklijke KPN's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e+19%-1%-6%+3%+2%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Koninklijke KPN's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Koninklijke KPN reported total Scope 3 emissions of 813,481 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 78.31% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 21.69% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Koninklijke KPN reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Koninklijke KPN's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 16.08%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Koninklijke KPN's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Koninklijke KPN 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Koninklijke KPN disclose?

In 2024, Koninklijke KPN reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Koninklijke KPN's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Koninklijke KPN's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 395,865 tCO₂e (48.66%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 220,006 tCO₂e (27.05%)
  • Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 125,613 tCO₂e (15.44%)

Koninklijke KPN's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Downstream LeasedAssets (Cat. 13)(15.4%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(27.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(48.7%)

Insights into Koninklijke KPN’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Koninklijke KPN reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,208 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,831 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.06 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Koninklijke KPN's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1001,00020,000500,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Liberty GlobalYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,359 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,342Scope 1 Intensity: 2.39 tCO2e/$MTelekom MalaysiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,763 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,619Scope 1 Intensity: 3.35 tCO2e/$MTata CommunicationsYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,424 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,691Scope 1 Intensity: 1.64 tCO2e/$MIndus TowersYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,381,756 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,526Scope 1 Intensity: 391.92 tCO2e/$MAirtel AfricaYear: 2025Scope 1: 89,869 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,659Scope 1 Intensity: 24.56 tCO2e/$MTrueYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,721 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,000Scope 1 Intensity: 1.62 tCO2e/$MHKT Trust and HKTYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,314 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,475Scope 1 Intensity: 1.19 tCO2e/$MCelcomDigiYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,810 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,836Scope 1 Intensity: 15.45 tCO2e/$MMaxisYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,863 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,356Scope 1 Intensity: 1.64 tCO2e/$MTim SA (brazil)Year: 2023Scope 1: 11,964 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,914Scope 1 Intensity: 2.43 tCO2e/$MFar EasTone TelecommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,518 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,194Scope 1 Intensity: 1.73 tCO2e/$MAxiata GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,616 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,995Scope 1 Intensity: 5.33 tCO2e/$MElisaYear: 2024Scope 1: 925 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,281Scope 1 Intensity: 0.41 tCO2e/$MMillicom International CellularYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,078 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,804Scope 1 Intensity: 5.53 tCO2e/$MOoredooYear: 2023Scope 1: 264,006 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,364Scope 1 Intensity: 41.49 tCO2e/$MFrontier Communications ParentYear: 2023Scope 1: 117,263 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,676Scope 1 Intensity: 20.66 tCO2e/$MVodafone IdeaYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,086Scope 1 Intensity: 1.68 tCO2e/$Msolutions by stcYear: 2024Scope 1: 249 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,213Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MVodacom GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 196,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,975Scope 1 Intensity: 24.65 tCO2e/$MChorusYear: 2023Scope 1: 740 tCO2eRevenue: $M 601Scope 1 Intensity: 1.23 tCO2e/$MLink NetYear: 2023Scope 1: 265 tCO2eRevenue: $M 254Scope 1 Intensity: 1.04 tCO2e/$MSK TelecomYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,923 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,225Scope 1 Intensity: 0.48 tCO2e/$MTelenorYear: 2024Scope 1: 101,755 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,049Scope 1 Intensity: 14.44 tCO2e/$MRogers CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,777 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,323Scope 1 Intensity: 2.85 tCO2e/$MTelusYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,243 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,000Scope 1 Intensity: 3.09 tCO2e/$MKoninklijke KPNYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,208 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,831Scope 1 Intensity: 1.06 tCO2e/$M

How does Koninklijke KPN's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Koninklijke KPN reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.06 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.43 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Koninklijke KPN rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Koninklijke KPN ranked 5 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Koninklijke KPN among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

Insights into Koninklijke KPN's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Koninklijke KPN reported a total carbon footprint of 938,045 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.21% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Koninklijke KPN's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 86.72% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 12.62%. a

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