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K+S AG
K+S's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, K+S 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).
K+S has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into K+S's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofK+S amounted to2,000,000metric 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 K+Sincreased by 5.26%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
K+S's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are K+S's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of K+S were 1,900,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has K+S reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, K+S's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 20.83%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2023), K+S's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5.56%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are K+S's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, K+S reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 200,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 100,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has K+S reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year(2023), K+S's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that K+S's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
What methodology does K+S use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, K+S reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
K+S's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into K+S's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, K+S reported 3,000,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of K+S includes a breakdown across 8of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 1 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
K+S's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are K+S's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, K+S reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,000,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 63.33%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 36.67%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has K+S reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, K+S's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 233.33%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), K+S's Scope 3 emissions increased by 400%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does K+S disclose?
In 2024, K+S 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 K+S's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to K+S's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 1,100,000 tCOâ‚‚e(36.67%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 500,000 tCOâ‚‚e(16.67%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 400,000 tCOâ‚‚e(13.33%)
K+S's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into K+S’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, K+S reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,900,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 3,801 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 499.81 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
K+S's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does K+S's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, K+S reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 499.81 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 155.29, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does K+S rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, K+S ranked 19 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
K+S is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into K+S's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, K+S reported a total carbon footprint of 5,000,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 100% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to K+S's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 60% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 38%.a