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Kia Motors

Kia Motors Corporation, commonly known as Kia, is a prominent South Korean automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (KR). Founded in 1944, Kia has evolved from producing bicycles to becoming a key player in the global automotive industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in the design and production of passenger cars, SUVs, and electric vehicles, Kia is renowned for its commitment to innovation and quality. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the launch of its first electric vehicle, the Kia Soul EV, and the introduction of advanced safety features across its model range. Kia's market position is strengthened by its reputation for reliability and value, consistently earning accolades for design and customer satisfaction. With a focus on sustainability and cutting-edge technology, Kia continues to shape the future of mobility.

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45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Metal Fabrication 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Kia Motors's score of 45 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kia Motors's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kia Motors reported total carbon emissions of approximately 99,498,189,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 354,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 776,900,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 99,498,189,000 kg CO2e, which primarily stem from the use of sold products. Kia has set an ambitious target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, encompassing all scopes of emissions. This long-term commitment reflects the company's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change. In previous years, Kia's emissions have shown variability, with total emissions in 2021 reported at approximately 67,563,304,000 kg CO2e, which included Scope 1 emissions of about 365,100,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 774,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has been actively working on initiatives to lower its emissions, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and climate action. Kia's ongoing efforts and future commitments position it as a proactive player in the automotive industry's transition towards a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future.

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Scope 1
1,476,000,000
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Scope 2
659,000,000
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Scope 3
1,619,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kia Motors's primary industry is Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment (28), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Kia Motors is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kia Motors is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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