Kinder Morgan
Kinder Morgan, Inc., a leading energy infrastructure company headquartered in the United States, has established itself as a key player in the natural gas and petroleum sectors since its founding in 1997. With a strong operational presence across North America, particularly in major regions such as Texas and Canada, Kinder Morgan focuses on the transportation, storage, and distribution of energy products. The company’s core services include the management of extensive pipeline networks and terminal facilities, which are vital for the efficient movement of hydrocarbons. Kinder Morgan is recognised for its commitment to safety and environmental stewardship, setting it apart in a competitive market. As one of the largest energy infrastructure firms in North America, Kinder Morgan continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its position as a trusted provider in the energy industry.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Kinder Morgan's score of 20 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kinder Morgan's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kinder Morgan reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, which includes direct emissions from their operations, and approximately 3,100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, which covers indirect emissions from purchased electricity. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was about 18,600,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Kinder Morgan has shown fluctuations in emissions. For instance, in 2022, their Scope 1 emissions were approximately 14,800,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were around 3,200,000,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of about 18,000,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the total emissions were approximately 18,300,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 15,200,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 3,100,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Kinder Morgan has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. As a major player in the energy sector, Kinder Morgan's emissions and climate commitments are critical in addressing broader environmental concerns.
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Get Started| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 14,100,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,400,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Kinder Morgan is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
