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Salt and Mineral Mining
DE
updated a month ago

K+S Aktiengesellschaft

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K+S Aktiengesellschaft, commonly referred to as K+S, is a leading global player in the potash and salt industry, headquartered in Kassel, Germany. Founded in 1889, the company has established a strong presence in Europe and North America, focusing on the production and distribution of essential minerals. K+S is renowned for its high-quality potash fertilisers, which are vital for agricultural productivity, as well as its diverse range of industrial salts used in various applications. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, K+S has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its operational capabilities and the enhancement of its product portfolio. The company holds a prominent market position, recognised for its expertise and reliability in the mineral sector, making it a trusted partner for customers worldwide.

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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

K+S Aktiengesellschaft's score of 28 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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K+S Aktiengesellschaft's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, K+S Aktiengesellschaft reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in combined emissions of around 2,800,000,000 kg CO2e. This data indicates a consistent level of emissions from previous years, with similar figures reported in 2018. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 10% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2020 levels. Furthermore, K+S is committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050, reflecting a long-term vision for sustainability. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that these figures are directly attributed to K+S Aktiengesellschaft.

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20182019
Scope 1
2,400,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
200,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. K+S Aktiengesellschaft's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., 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 K+S Aktiengesellschaft is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

K+S Aktiengesellschaft 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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