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GKN Automotive, a leading name in the motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers industry, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Renowned for its innovative drivetrain and ePowertrain solutions, the company serves major markets across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1902, GKN Automotive has established a strong reputation for engineering excellence and technological advancement over more than a century.
Specialising in the design and manufacturing of advanced automotive components, GKN Automotive’s core products include all-wheel-drive systems, electric drive modules, and transmission components. Their commitment to innovation and quality has positioned them as a key player in the global automotive supply chain, supporting both traditional and electric vehicle markets. With a history of notable milestones and a focus on sustainable mobility, GKN Automotive continues to shape the future of vehicle technology.
-2 vs industry average
Gkn Automotive’s score of 30 is lower than 44% 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, a UK-headquartered company in the motor vehicles industry, reported total carbon emissions for 2024. The company's operations resulted in about 40,600,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and approximately 217,862,000 kg CO2e in market-based Scope 2 emissions. Their Scope 3 emissions for 2024 included approximately 11,969,218,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products, about 185,431,000 kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution, and approximately 147,493,000 kg CO2e from the processing of sold products. Other notable Scope 3 categories included investments at around 86,410,000 kg CO2e, employee commute at about 20,560,000 kg CO2e, and business travel at approximately 10,674,000 kg CO2e. Upstream leased assets contributed around 12,437,000 kg CO2e, and waste generated in operations was about 3,275,000 kg CO2e. End-of-life treatment of sold products accounted for approximately 2,981,000 kg CO2e, and upstream transportation and distribution was about 69,447,000 kg CO2e.
GKN Automotive has set a near-term target to achieve a 45% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, using a 2021 base year. GKN Automotive's emissions data is inherited from its parent company, GKN Automotive Limited.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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