Kuehne und Nagel International AG
Kuehne + Nagel's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Kuehne + Nagel 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).
Kuehne + Nagel has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 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.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 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.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kuehne + Nagel's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kuehne + Nagel amounted to 316,000 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 Kuehne + Nagel increased by 4.64%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Kuehne + Nagel's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kuehne + Nagel's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kuehne + Nagel were 176,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kuehne + Nagel reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Kuehne + Nagel's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 67.62%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kuehne + Nagel's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.22%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Kuehne + Nagel's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kuehne + Nagel reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 140,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Kuehne + Nagel reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kuehne + Nagel's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 14.75% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Kuehne + Nagel use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Kuehne + Nagel reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Kuehne + Nagel's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kuehne + Nagel's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kuehne + Nagel reported 16,641,000 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 Kuehne + Nagel includes a breakdown across 3 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
Kuehne + Nagel's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kuehne + Nagel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kuehne + Nagel reported total Scope 3 emissions of 16,641,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Kuehne + Nagel reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Kuehne + Nagel's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 11.01%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kuehne + Nagel's Scope 3 emissions increased by 15.83%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kuehne + Nagel disclose?
In 2024, Kuehne + Nagel reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Kuehne + Nagel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Kuehne + Nagel's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 16,560,000 tCO₂e (99.51%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 71,000 tCO₂e (0.43%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 10,000 tCO₂e (0.06%)
Kuehne + Nagel's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kuehne + Nagel’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kuehne + Nagel reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 176,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 27,389 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.43 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Kuehne + Nagel's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kuehne + Nagel's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Kuehne + Nagel reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.43 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.99 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Kuehne + Nagel rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Kuehne + Nagel ranked 12 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Kuehne + Nagel is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Kuehne + Nagel's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kuehne + Nagel reported a total carbon footprint of 16,957,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 15.6% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Kuehne + Nagel's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.14% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.04%. a