KME, or KME Group, is a leading player in the IT industry, headquartered in Italy with significant operations across Europe and beyond. Founded in 1990, KME has established itself as a key provider of innovative technology solutions, specialising in copper and copper alloy products. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, offering a diverse range of services that include manufacturing, processing, and distribution of high-performance materials. KME's unique approach combines advanced technology with a deep understanding of customer needs, positioning it as a trusted partner in various sectors, including construction, automotive, and electronics. With a strong market presence and a reputation for excellence, KME continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a leader in the copper industry.
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Kme's score of 39 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, KME reported total carbon emissions of approximately 115,235,000 kg CO2e, comprising 17,255,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 25,452,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 72,528,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, including all relevant scopes. For the year 2023, KME's emissions in Italy were approximately 9,606,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 15,204,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, location-based), totalling about 24,810,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Globally, KME's emissions for the same year included 16,985,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 24,099,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). KME has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in both direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope 2) emissions by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 2 emissions by 40% by 2030. These targets are part of KME's broader sustainability strategy, which is cascaded from their parent company, KME SE, reflecting a commitment to corporate responsibility and environmental stewardship. KME's emissions data and reduction targets are crucial for understanding their impact on climate change and their efforts to mitigate it through significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
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| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 67,062,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 150,596,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Kme has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.