Kion
Kion Group AG, commonly referred to as Kion, is a leading global provider of industrial trucks and supply chain solutions, headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. Founded in 2006, Kion has rapidly established itself as a key player in the materials handling industry, with a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company offers a diverse range of products, including forklifts, warehouse automation systems, and software solutions, distinguished by their innovative technology and commitment to sustainability. Kion's focus on efficiency and safety has earned it a prominent market position, with notable achievements such as being one of the largest manufacturers of electric forklifts in Europe. With a dedication to advancing logistics and supply chain operations, Kion continues to set benchmarks in the industry.
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Kion's score of 78 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Kion's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, KION Group AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,157,934,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 108,401,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (market-based) totalled approximately 38,153,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 16,011,381,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products. KION has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in energy-related emissions across all scopes by 2027, based on a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, the company has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with interim targets of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, KION aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products and downstream leased assets by 25% within the same timeframe. KION's long-term strategy includes a target to reduce absolute emissions across all scopes by 90% by 2050, aligning with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C. These targets are supported by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect KION's commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 96,044,021 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 76,472,781 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 33,739,809 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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