Kion

Kion, a German industrial truck, tractor, trailer, and stacker machinery manufacturer, is committed to reducing its carbon emissions and achieving net-zero across its value chain.

In 2025, Kion's total reported emissions are estimated at approximately 21.3 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 104.88 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of 7.47 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 14.69 billion kg CO2e, with a significant portion (17.57 billion kg CO2e) attributed to the use of sold products.

Looking back, Kion's total emissions in 2024 were approximately 16.16 billion kg CO2e, comprising 108.40 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 38.15 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 16.01 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of 110.77 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) of 35.29 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 of 17.58 billion kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 21.29 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 107.78 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 35.32 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 21.30 billion kg CO2e.

Kion has set ambitious climate targets:

• Near-term targets: Kion GROUP AG commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. Additionally, Kion GROUP AG aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions from the use of sold products and downstream leased assets by 25% within the same timeframe. The company also commits that 5% of its suppliers, by emissions covering purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2029.
• Long-term target: Kion GROUP AG commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2050, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) framework. This includes reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2021 base year.