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Gkn Automotive

GKN Automotive, a leading global player in the automotive industry, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in the 18th century, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a pioneer in driveline technologies and electric vehicle solutions. With major operational regions across Europe, North America, and Asia, GKN Automotive focuses on delivering innovative products and services that enhance vehicle performance and efficiency. The company’s core offerings include advanced driveline systems, eDrive technologies, and lightweight components, all designed to meet the demands of modern mobility. GKN Automotive is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and engineering excellence, positioning itself as a trusted partner for major automotive manufacturers worldwide. With a rich history of innovation and a strong market presence, GKN Automotive continues to shape the future of transportation.

DitchCarbon Score

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36

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Gkn Automotive's score of 36 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gkn Automotive's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, GKN Automotive reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,709,179,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, 33,115,100 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 38,338,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1. This reflects a significant reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 53,735,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 41,151,000 kg CO2e in 2021. GKN Automotive has set an ambitious target to achieve a 45% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This commitment underscores the company's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the automotive sector. With a focus on sustainability, GKN Automotive is actively working towards these goals while navigating the complexities of emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to climate responsibility.

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41,151,000
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Scope 2
260,575,000
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Scope 3
21,036,365,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gkn Automotive's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), 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 Gkn Automotive is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Gkn Automotive is not participating in any 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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