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 10 is higher than 94% 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 18,600,000 kg CO2e, comprising 15,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 3,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In previous years, Kinder Morgan's emissions were as follows: in 2022, the total emissions were about 18,000,000 kg CO2e (15,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2); in 2021, they reported approximately 18,300,000 kg CO2e (15,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2); and in 2020, the total was around 18,400,000 kg CO2e (15,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2). Despite the lack of specific reduction targets, Kinder Morgan's emissions data indicates a focus on monitoring and potentially mitigating their environmental impact. The company operates within the energy sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its role in climate change, making their commitments to emissions management particularly relevant.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
