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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
NO
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Kongsberg Automotive Sustainability Profile

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Kongsberg Automotive ASA, commonly referred to as Kongsberg Automotive, is a leading global supplier headquartered in Norway. Established in 1987, the company has made significant strides in the automotive industry, focusing on key business areas such as driver and passenger comfort, powertrain, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). With major operational regions across Europe, North America, and Asia, Kongsberg Automotive is renowned for its innovative core products, including seating systems, interior controls, and connectivity solutions. These offerings are distinguished by their commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability. The company has achieved a strong market position, recognised for its technological advancements and strategic partnerships within the automotive sector. Kongsberg Automotive continues to drive progress, contributing to the evolution of mobility solutions worldwide.

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76

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle 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

Kongsberg Automotive's score of 76 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kongsberg Automotive's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Kongsberg Automotive, headquartered in Norway, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,269,759 tonnes CO2e. This figure includes 2,493 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 13,064 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 4,254,202 tonnes CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 5,092,643 tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,742 tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at 15,371 tonnes CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 5,074,530 tonnes CO2e. Kongsberg Automotive has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for 100% renewable energy usage by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company has established a target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions by 12% by the end of 2025, which translates to a reduction of about 2,173 tonnes CO2e compared to 2023 levels. Furthermore, Kongsberg aims for an overall reduction of 85% in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, focusing initially on eliminating Scope 2 emissions. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Kongsberg Automotive ASA, with no cascading from a parent organization. Kongsberg Automotive's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the automotive industry.

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

How Carbon Intensive is Kongsberg Automotive's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kongsberg Automotive's primary industry is Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Kongsberg Automotive's Location?

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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 Kongsberg Automotive is in NO, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Kongsberg Automotive's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Kongsberg Automotive's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 16% last year and increased significantly since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 94% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
94%
Purchased Goods and Services
5%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Kongsberg Automotive's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Kongsberg Automotive 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.

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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