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Kendrion Sustainability Profile

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Kendrion N.V., a leading player in the electromagnetic components industry, is headquartered in the Netherlands (NL) and operates across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1859, Kendrion has established itself as a pioneer in the development of innovative solutions for various sectors, including automotive, industrial automation, and consumer goods. The company specialises in high-quality electromagnetic actuators and systems, renowned for their precision and reliability. Kendrion's commitment to research and development has led to significant advancements in smart technologies, positioning them as a trusted partner in the market. With a strong focus on sustainability and efficiency, Kendrion continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the electromagnetic sector.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Kendrion's score of 40 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kendrion's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Kendrion reported total carbon emissions of approximately 149,141,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,435,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 667,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 contribution of around 147,039,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major sources, including purchased goods and services (about 131,450,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (approximately 7,170,000 kg CO2e). Kendrion has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 15% relative reduction in energy consumption and CO2 emissions by the end of 2023, compared to 2019 levels. Additionally, they aspire to achieve a substantial 70% reduction in energy consumption and CO2 emissions across all scopes by 2028, focusing on optimising processes in their production plants and offices. Looking towards the long term, Kendrion plans to transition its entire electricity supply to renewable energy by 2050, which is a critical component of their strategy to achieve net-zero emissions. These commitments reflect Kendrion's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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20182019202020232024
Scope 1
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
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-
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0,000,000
000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Kendrion's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kendrion's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Kendrion's Location?

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Very high
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 Kendrion is in NL, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Kendrion's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 89% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
89%
Capital Goods
5%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Employee Commuting
2%
Business Travel
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Kendrion's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Kendrion has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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