Kia Motors Sustainability Profile
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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Kia Motors reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 38,630,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 792,200,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company's Scope 3 emissions were notably high, reaching approximately 99,395,200,000 kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from the use of sold products (about 77,804,500,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 18,437,900,000 kg CO2e). Kia has set ambitious reduction targets for its greenhouse gas emissions. From 2023 to 2025, the company aims to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 10% and Scope 2 emissions by 15%. These targets reflect Kia's commitment to addressing its carbon footprint and aligning with industry standards for climate action. The emissions data is sourced directly from Kia Corporation, with no cascading from parent organisations. Kia's climate initiatives are part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability within the automotive sector, focusing on reducing emissions across all scopes.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 260,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 470,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Kia Motors's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Kia Motors's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 0% last year and increased by approximately 37% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 78% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Kia Motors'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.
Kia Motors has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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