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Kirby

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Kirby Corporation, commonly referred to as Kirby, is a leading player in the marine transportation and diesel engine services industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1969, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including the Gulf Coast and inland waterways, specialising in the transportation of bulk liquids and providing comprehensive repair services for diesel engines. Kirby's core offerings include a diverse fleet of towboats and barges, alongside a robust portfolio of engine services that set them apart in the market. With a commitment to safety and efficiency, Kirby has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the energy and industrial sectors. The company’s dedication to innovation and customer service has earned it a reputation as a leader in the marine and diesel service industries.

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61

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Kirby's score of 61 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kirby's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Kirby Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 757,500,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 3,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 398,100,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were about 770,400,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 3,200,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 523,800,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Over the past few years, Kirby has focused on reducing its emissions intensity, aiming for a 25% reduction per barrel of capacity by 2024 compared to a 2015 baseline. As of 2023, they reported a 24% reduction, nearing their target. Kirby has also set a long-term goal to achieve a 40% reduction in Scope 1 emissions intensity by 2040, which translates to approximately 160,000 metric tons of CO2e. This commitment underscores their dedication to decarbonisation and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The emissions data is sourced directly from Kirby Corporation, with no cascading from a parent or related organisation. Kirby's ongoing initiatives reflect a proactive approach to managing their carbon footprint while addressing the challenges of climate change.

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Scope 1
903,900,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
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00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kirby's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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 Kirby 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.

Kirby 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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