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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kostal's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

15

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Kostal's score of 15 is lower than 95% 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 8,396,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 58,674,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight increase from 2022, when total emissions were about 66,858,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 10,032,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 55,826,000 kg CO2e. Kostal has committed to near-term emissions reduction targets, although specific numerical targets have not been disclosed. The company is actively working towards improving its sustainability practices within the automobiles and components sector, based in Germany. However, it has not yet committed to a net-zero target. Kostal's emissions intensity in Europe is reported at approximately 9.0e-06 kg CO2e per unit of revenue for 2023, indicating ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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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 medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Kostal is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kostal is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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