Kimberly Clark

Kimberly Clark's reported carbon emissions

## Kimberly-Clark Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments Kimberly-Clark, headquartered in the US, reported a substantial carbon footprint across its operations. In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 13.28 billion kg CO2e. This total is comprised of approximately 1.69 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 (direct emissions) and approximately 1.13 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heat, or steam). The vast majority of the company's emissions, approximately 10.46 billion kg CO2e, stem from Scope 3, which includes its value chain activities such as purchased goods and services, and the end-of-life treatment of sold products. Looking at previous years, Kimberly-Clark's total emissions in 2023 were approximately 12.10 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at around 1.72 billion kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 10.17 billion kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 12.96 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at roughly 1.78 billion kg CO2e and Scope 3 at about 11.17 billion kg CO2e. Kimberly-Clark has set ambitious climate targets. The company is committed to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, against a 2015 baseline. This aligns with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) recommendations. Furthermore, Kimberly-Clark aims for a 20% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and the end-of-life treatment of sold products by 2030, also against a 2015 baseline, as validated by SBTi. The company's sustainability reports indicate progress towards these goals. For instance, a near-term target aims for a 43.3% absolute reduction in operational Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2024, compared to the 2015 baseline. For the UK and Ireland specifically, an 85% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for Scope 1 and 2 is targeted by the end of 2026, based on a 2015 baseline.