Kion
Kion Group AG, commonly referred to as Kion, is a leading global provider of industrial trucks and supply chain solutions, headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. Founded in 2006, Kion has rapidly established itself as a key player in the materials handling industry, with a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company offers a diverse range of products, including forklifts, warehouse automation systems, and software solutions, distinguished by their innovative technology and commitment to sustainability. Kion's focus on efficiency and safety has earned it a prominent market position, with notable achievements such as being one of the largest manufacturers of electric forklifts in Europe. With a dedication to advancing logistics and supply chain operations, Kion continues to set benchmarks in the industry.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Kion's score of 82 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kion's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, KION Group AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,900,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 110,769,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct operations, and 77,462,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity and heat. The company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling about 17,581,000,000 kg CO2e, which encompass indirect emissions from the use of sold products and downstream leased assets. KION has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, KION aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products and downstream leased assets by 25% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, KION plans for 5% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2029. In the longer term, KION is committed to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, again using 2021 as the reference year. These targets align with the science-based criteria necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating KION's dedication to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 96,044,021 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 76,472,781 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 33,739,809 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Kion is committed to some 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.
