Kyndryl Holdings Inc
Kyndryl Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
| 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 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. | 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. | 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. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kyndryl Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kyndryl Holdings amounted to 420,971 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 Kyndryl Holdings decreased by 3.56%, 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kyndryl Holdings were 33,890 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.18%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kyndryl Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 258,113 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 387,081 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Kyndryl Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kyndryl Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Kyndryl Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Kyndryl Holdings reported 725,572 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 Kyndryl Holdings includes a breakdown across 7 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
Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kyndryl Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 725,572 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
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 390,206 tCO₂e (53.78%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 138,568 tCO₂e (19.1%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 102,613 tCO₂e (14.14%)
Kyndryl Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kyndryl Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kyndryl Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 33,890 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 16,052 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.11 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 2024, Kyndryl Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.16 , 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 2024, Kyndryl Holdings ranked 18 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Kyndryl Holdings is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Kyndryl Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kyndryl Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 1,146,543 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.34% decrease compared to 2023, 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 63.28% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 33.76%. a