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Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan, Inc., a leading energy infrastructure company headquartered in the United States, has established itself as a key player in the natural gas and petroleum sectors since its founding in 1997. With a strong operational presence across North America, particularly in major regions such as Texas and Canada, Kinder Morgan focuses on the transportation, storage, and distribution of energy products. The company’s core services include the management of extensive pipeline networks and terminal facilities, which are vital for the efficient movement of hydrocarbons. Kinder Morgan is recognised for its commitment to safety and environmental stewardship, setting it apart in a competitive market. As one of the largest energy infrastructure firms in North America, Kinder Morgan continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its position as a trusted provider in the energy industry.

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How does Kinder Morgan's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pipeline Transportation 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Kinder Morgan's score of 18 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kinder Morgan's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kinder Morgan reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 3,100,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to addressing climate change, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In the near term, Kinder Morgan has set a methane emission intensity target of 0.31% for their natural gas transmission and storage operations by 2025, aiming for a reduction of about 31% from the 2012 baseline intensity of 0.45%. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions data, demonstrating transparency in its climate commitments. As of 2022, their Scope 1 emissions were approximately 14,900,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were about 3,200,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a stable approach to managing their carbon footprint. Overall, Kinder Morgan's initiatives reflect a proactive stance in the energy sector towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to global climate goals.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kinder Morgan's primary industry is Transportation services via pipelines, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Kinder Morgan is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Kinder Morgan is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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