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Kayser Automotive Sustainability Profile

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Kayser Automotive, headquartered in Germany, is a leading player in the automotive industry, specialising in high-quality components and systems for vehicle manufacturers. Founded in 1994, the company has established a strong presence across Europe and beyond, focusing on innovative solutions in areas such as exhaust systems, thermal management, and lightweight construction. With a commitment to sustainability and advanced engineering, Kayser Automotive offers unique products that enhance vehicle performance and efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards for its cutting-edge technologies and contributions to automotive development. As a trusted partner to major automotive brands, Kayser Automotive continues to solidify its market position through excellence in design and manufacturing.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Kayser Automotive's score of 23 is lower than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

44%

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Kayser Automotive's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kayser Automotive reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 407.5 million kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,214,470 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,553,020 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 402,695,310 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from purchased goods and services, which account for about 135.2 million kg CO2e. Kayser Automotive has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% by 2032, using 2021 as the baseline year. This long-term target reflects the company's dedication to mitigating its environmental impact and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The emissions data is sourced directly from Kayser Automotive, with no cascading from a parent organisation. The company is actively working towards its reduction goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability in the automotive sector.

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202120222023
Scope 1
1,661,420
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
14,279,680
000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
323,253,340
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Kayser Automotive's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kayser Automotive's primary industry is Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Kayser Automotive's Location?

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Kayser Automotive is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Kayser Automotive's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Kayser Automotive's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 104% last year and increased by approximately 25% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 34% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
34%
Capital Goods
10%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%

Kayser Automotive's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Kayser Automotive has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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