Kontron AG
Kontron's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Kontron 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).
Kontron has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kontron's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kontron amounted to 16,256 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
Kontron's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kontron's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kontron were 4,226 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
What are Kontron's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kontron reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,063 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 12,030 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
What methodology does Kontron use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Kontron reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Kontron's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kontron's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kontron reported 7,837,053 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 Kontron includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in , reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Kontron's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kontron's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kontron reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,837,053 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 18.39% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 81.61% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kontron disclose?
In 2024, Kontron reported emissions for 10 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 Kontron's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Kontron's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 6,389,558 tCO₂e (81.53%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,387,858 tCO₂e (17.71%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 21,644 tCO₂e (0.28%)
Kontron's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kontron’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kontron reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,226 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,753 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.41 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Kontron's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kontron's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Kontron reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.9, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Kontron rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Kontron ranked 18 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Kontron is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Kontron's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kontron reported a total carbon footprint of 7,853,309 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.a
The largest contributor to Kontron's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.79% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.15%.a