Kholding, officially known as Kholding B.V., is a prominent player in the software development industry, headquartered in the Netherlands (NL). Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a leader in providing innovative business software solutions, particularly in the realms of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM). With a strong operational presence across Europe, Kholding is renowned for its flagship product, AFAS Software, which uniquely integrates various business processes into a single platform, enhancing efficiency and user experience. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its software excellence and customer satisfaction. Kholding's commitment to innovation and quality has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimise their operations.
How does Kholding's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Kholding's score of 39 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Kholding reported total carbon emissions of approximately 110,930,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 111,398,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (with a market-based total of about 26,332,000 kg CO2e), and 2,390,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 2022, which were about 109,317,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions, which were approximately 106,782,000 kg CO2e (market-based total of about 22,829,000 kg CO2e). Kholding has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, using 2023 as the new reference year. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability amidst increasing production and capacity development. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Kholding's reporting is independent. The company is actively working towards its long-term climate goals while maintaining transparency in its emissions reporting.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 106,331,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 93,456,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,688,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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.
Kholding 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.

