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Kostal

Kostal, officially known as Kostal Group, is a prominent player in the automotive and electrical industries, headquartered in Germany. Founded in 1912, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, focusing on innovative solutions in automotive electronics, mechatronics, and solar technology. Kostal is renowned for its cutting-edge products, including advanced vehicle control systems and high-quality electrical components, which set industry standards for reliability and performance. With a commitment to sustainability, the company has also made significant strides in renewable energy solutions. As a leader in its field, Kostal has achieved numerous accolades for its technological advancements and customer-centric approach, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for automotive manufacturers and energy providers worldwide.

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20

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Kostal's score of 20 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kostal's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kostal reported total carbon emissions of approximately 67,070,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 8,396,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 58,674,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in emissions compared to 2022, when total emissions were about 65,858,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 10,032,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 55,826,000 kg CO2e. Kostal has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The emissions data highlights Kostal's ongoing efforts to manage its carbon footprint, particularly in the context of its operations in Germany and globally.

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20222023
Scope 1
10,032,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
55,826,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kostal's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), 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 Kostal is in DE, which has a medium 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.

Kostal 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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