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Kadant

Kadant Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading provider of essential equipment and systems for the global pulp and paper industry, as well as other industrial sectors. Founded in 1991, the company has established a strong market presence through innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. With a focus on fluid handling, process automation, and industrial filtration, Kadant offers a diverse range of products that are recognised for their reliability and performance. The company serves major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the industry. Kadant's commitment to research and development has led to significant milestones, including advancements in energy-efficient technologies. This dedication has solidified its reputation as a market leader, making it a preferred choice for companies seeking to optimise their production processes while minimising environmental impact.

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50

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Kadant's score of 50 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kadant's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Kadant reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 31,424,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 30,384,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 1,598,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2023, where they were approximately 23,765,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were minimal at about 4,000 kg CO2e. Kadant has made notable commitments to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. This commitment follows a successful reduction of its global greenhouse gas footprint by 30% from 2020 levels by the end of 2022. Furthermore, Kadant has achieved net-zero Scope 2 emissions through the procurement of renewable energy and renewable energy credits, with plans to continue sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable sources. Overall, Kadant's climate strategy reflects a proactive approach to sustainability within the electrical equipment and machinery sector, focusing on significant emissions reductions and a commitment to renewable energy sources.

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14,177,000
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Scope 2
26,452,000
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Scope 3
27,687,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kadant's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), 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 Kadant is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kadant is participating in some 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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