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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 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).
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
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.
What are Kuehne + Nagel's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kuehne + Nagel reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 140,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
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
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 16,560,000 tCOâ‚‚e (99.51%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 71,000 tCOâ‚‚e (0.43%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 10,000 tCOâ‚‚e (0.06%)
Kuehne + Nagel's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kuehne + Nagel's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kuehne + Nagel reported a total carbon footprint of 16,957,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.
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%.