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Furniture Manufacturing
DE
updated 2 hours ago

Kion

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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.

26

Industry Benchmark

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 totalled approximately 38,153,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 77,176,000 kg CO2e (location-based). 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 (approximately 12,556,215,000 kg CO2e). KION has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in energy-related emissions across all scopes by 2027, based on 2019 levels. Additionally, the company has 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. Furthermore, KION aims for 5% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2029. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect KION's commitment to the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, striving to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company’s long-term goal includes a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050, further solidifying its dedication to sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 1
96,044,021
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Scope 2
76,472,781
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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