K+S AG
K+S's Climate Target Data Preview
As of 2024, K+S has disclosed 3 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 2 absolute reduction targets and 1 intensity-based target target, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into K+S ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 2040 |
Intensity-based Target | Scope 3 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Tonne of Goods | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 2030 |
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Insights into K+S's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways
As of 2024, K+S has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint. a
Does K+S have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?
As of 2024, K+S has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources. a
K+S's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 60% by 2040, compared to a baseline of 2,190,000 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2020. a
As of 2024, K+S is lagging behind on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 7.62% of the planned reduction. a
K+S's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway
Does K+S have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?
As of 2024, K+S has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
K+S's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 10% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 26.831 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Tonne of Goods in 2017. a
K+S has already surpassed its value chain emissions reduction target, with 2024 levels falling below the 2030 value, achieving its climate goal ahead of schedule. a