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Kia Motors India Private Limited Sustainability Profile

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Kia Motors India Private Limited, a subsidiary of the South Korean automotive giant Kia Corporation, is headquartered in India. Established in 2017, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. Specialising in the automotive industry, Kia India focuses on manufacturing and selling a diverse range of vehicles, from compact cars to SUVs, known for their innovative design and advanced technology. Kia's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has positioned it as a formidable player in the Indian automotive market. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of popular models like the Kia Seltos and Kia Sonet, which have garnered acclaim for their unique features and performance. With a growing market share, Kia Motors India continues to redefine mobility in the region, setting new standards in the automotive sector.

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17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Kia Motors India Private Limited's score of 17 is lower than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kia Motors India Private Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Kia Corporation

Kia Motors India Private Limited currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Kia Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. Kia Motors India is part of a broader corporate family that adheres to various climate initiatives. While specific reduction targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) are not available, the company is aligned with the sustainability goals set by its parent organisation, Kia Corporation. This includes participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the RE100 initiative, both of which aim to enhance transparency and commitment to renewable energy and emissions reduction. As a subsidiary, Kia Motors India may inherit climate strategies and performance metrics from Kia Corporation, which is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint across its operations. However, without specific data or targets outlined for Kia Motors India, the focus remains on the overarching commitments of the parent company. In summary, while Kia Motors India Private Limited does not currently report specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is part of a corporate structure that prioritises sustainability and climate action through initiatives cascaded from Kia Corporation.

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Scope 1
260,000,000
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Scope 2
470,000,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Kia Motors India Private Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kia Motors India Private Limited's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Kia Motors India Private Limited's Location?

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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 Kia Motors India Private Limited is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Kia Motors India Private Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Kia Motors India Private Limited'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.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
78%
Purchased Goods and Services
19%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Investments
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Kia Motors India Private Limited'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 India Private Limited 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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