Public Profile

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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Kostal's score of 15 is higher than 57% 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 represents a slight increase in total emissions compared to 2022, when the total was 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 not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company has reported GHG intensity metrics, indicating a focus on emissions relative to revenue, but lacks detailed plans or targets under frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Overall, while Kostal is actively monitoring its emissions, further transparency regarding reduction strategies and commitments would enhance its climate action profile.

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

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 committed to any 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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