Kia Motors

Kia, a South Korean-based automotive manufacturer in the Fabricated Metal Products industry, reported estimated Scope 1 emissions of 386,299,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 792,200,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of 99,395,200,000 kg CO2e for 2024. The Scope 3 emissions include categories such as use of sold products (approximately 77.8 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 18.4 billion kg CO2e).

Kia has established several climate commitments and reduction targets. The company aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across all product stages by 2045. Kia has near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 63.0% by 2035 from a 2024 base year. Additionally, Kia commits to reducing absolute well-to-wheel Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold Light-duty vehicles and Buses by 63.0% within the same timeframe. Separately, Kia plans to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 10% and Scope 2 emissions by 15% between 2023 and 2025.