Kia Motors
Kia Motors Corporation, commonly known as Kia, is a prominent South Korean automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (KR). Founded in 1944, Kia has evolved from producing bicycles to becoming a key player in the global automotive industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in the design and production of passenger cars, SUVs, and electric vehicles, Kia is renowned for its commitment to innovation and quality. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the launch of its first electric vehicle, the Kia Soul EV, and the introduction of advanced safety features across its model range. Kia's market position is strengthened by its reputation for reliability and value, consistently earning accolades for design and customer satisfaction. With a focus on sustainability and cutting-edge technology, Kia continues to shape the future of mobility.
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Kia Motors's score of 33 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kia Motors's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kia Motors reported total carbon emissions of approximately 99,498,189,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 354,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 776,900,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 99,498,189,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a significant portion of their overall emissions, with Scope 3 emissions being the largest contributor. Kia's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with total emissions recorded at approximately 760,000,000 kg CO2e in both 2016 and 2017, and a decrease to about 730,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018. The company has made strides in reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which were approximately 1,136,900,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and decreased to about 1,130,900,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these reductions, Kia has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, with reported figures of 600 kg CO2e per unit in 2021 and 520 kg CO2e per unit in 2023 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Kia Motors is actively working towards enhancing its sustainability practices, although further details on specific climate commitments or future reduction targets remain unspecified.
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Add to project| 2007 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,476,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 659,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,619,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Kia Motors is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
