Kyndryl Holdings Inc
Kyndryl Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Kyndryl Holdings 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).
Kyndryl Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kyndryl Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kyndryl Holdings amounted to 366,183 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kyndryl Holdings decreased by 13.01%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kyndryl Holdings were 37,834 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Kyndryl Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2023, Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 1.39%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 11.64%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Kyndryl Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 196,405 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 328,349 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Kyndryl Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2023, Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 17.6%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 15.17% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Kyndryl Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Kyndryl Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kyndryl Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Kyndryl Holdings reported 709,713 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 2025 disclosure of Kyndryl Holdings includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Kyndryl Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 709,713 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 Kyndryl Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2023, Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 15.4%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kyndryl Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kyndryl Holdings disclose?
In 2025, Kyndryl Holdings reported emissions for 7 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 Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 504,096 tCO₂e (71.03%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 75,578 tCO₂e (10.65%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 53,441 tCO₂e (7.53%)
Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kyndryl Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Kyndryl Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 37,834 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 15,057 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.51 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kyndryl Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Kyndryl Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.51 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.88, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Kyndryl Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Kyndryl Holdings ranked 19 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Kyndryl Holdings among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Kyndryl Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Kyndryl Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 1,075,896 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.34% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Kyndryl Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 65.96% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 30.52%.a