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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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78

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Kion's score of 78 is higher than 98% 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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,157,934,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 16,011,381,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were reported at approximately 108,401,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 38,153,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its energy-related emissions (across all scopes) by 30% by 2027, based on a 2019 baseline. KION Group has also committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline, and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products and downstream leased assets within the same timeframe. Additionally, KION aims for 5% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2029. These commitments align with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, demonstrating KION's proactive approach to mitigating climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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96,044,021
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76,472,781
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33,739,809
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kion's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low 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 Kion is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kion is participating in some 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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