Curious to see the emissions of the organizations you buy from or invest in?
Book a demo for a pilot project
Kadant Inc., a leading player in the machinery and equipment sector, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1991, the company has established itself in the niche of machinery and equipment not elsewhere classified (n.e.c.), focusing on innovative solutions for various industries, including pulp and paper, wood processing, and industrial filtration.
Kadant's core offerings include advanced fluid handling systems, equipment for paper production, and sustainable technologies that enhance operational efficiency. Renowned for their commitment to quality and innovation, Kadant has achieved significant milestones, including numerous patents and industry awards. With a strong market position, the company continues to set benchmarks in performance and sustainability, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking cutting-edge machinery solutions.
15
DitchCarbon score
-12 vs industry average
Kadant’s score of 15 is lower than 35% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Part of the Sustainability team at Kadant?
- Control how your company's emission story is told
- Respond to customers efficiently
- See who's viewing your profile
Industry Intensity
High
Machinery and Equipment has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.418
20182025
The Machinery and Equipment industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Kadant's reported carbon emissions
Kadant's most recent disclosed emissions data for 2025 indicates Scope 1 emissions of 32,665,000 kg CO2e. In 2024, their Scope 1 emissions were 25,437,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, Kadant reported total emissions of approximately 190.1 million kg CO2e, comprising 23,765,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 4,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 166,400,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3.
Kadant has committed to several climate targets. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 63.0% by FY2035 from a FY2024 base year. Additionally, Kadant commits to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products by 66.33% per USD value added within the same timeframe. These targets cover greenhouse gas emissions from company operations (Scopes 1 and 2) and are consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C, as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) on 16 April 2026.
Previously, Kadant set a goal to reduce its global greenhouse gas footprint from "all other sources" by 30% between 2020 and 2022. They also aimed to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions to "near zero" by the middle of this decade (2023-2025).
Assessing Kadant as a supplier or portfolio company?
- See verified emissions data for over 2 million organizations
- View emissions forecasts for Kadant and the organizations you buy from or invest in
- Get PCAF data quality (DQ) scores, including for private organizations
Kadant’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2035
63% reduction in Scope 1
Kadant Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 63.0% by FY2035 from a FY2024 base year.
Behind target63%
2035
66.33% reduction in scope 3 downstream
Kadant Inc. also commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions from use of sold products 66.33% per USD value added within the same timeframe.
Insufficient data66.33%
2035
63% reduction in Scope 2
Kadant Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 63.0% by FY2035 from a FY2024 base year.
Insufficient data63%
Showing SBTi-validated targets only. Sign up or sign in to see all disclosed climate targets.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
5 of 15 categories disclosedSee all scope 3 categories
Already have an account? Sign in now
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
FY2035 targetSee details
Active
Carbon Disclosure Project
See details
Not active
The Climate Pledge
See details
Not active
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
See details
Not active
RE 100
See details
Not active
Climate Action 100
See details
Not active
Emissions comparison with industry peers
View similar organisationsCompanyCountryIndustryLast updatedScoreDetails
Kadant2 months ago
15
Need this data for financed emissions?
PCAF scored Scope 1, 2 and 3 for 2M+ organizations, including private ones.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kadant’s sustainability data and climate commitments
Usage policy
You’re welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL. Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.
See our License Agreement for more details.
Where does DitchCarbondata come from?
Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers
Learn more