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Kpn Sustainability Profile

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KPN, officially known as Koninklijke KPN N.V., is a leading telecommunications and IT services provider headquartered in the Netherlands. Established in 1989, KPN has evolved into a key player in the Dutch market, offering a wide range of services including fixed and mobile telephony, broadband, and digital television. With a strong presence across the Netherlands, KPN is renowned for its commitment to innovation and customer service. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as the rollout of its fibre-optic network, which enhances connectivity for both residential and business customers. KPN's core offerings, characterised by reliability and advanced technology, position it as a trusted partner in the telecommunications industry. Notably, KPN has received accolades for its sustainability efforts, further solidifying its market leadership.

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88

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services 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.

36

Industry Benchmark

Kpn's score of 88 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

92%

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Kpn's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, KPN reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 819.7 million kg CO2e globally, with individual contributions of about 6.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 118.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 813.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant commitment to sustainability, as KPN aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. KPN has set ambitious reduction targets, including a commitment to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 100% by 2030 from a 2010 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2014 baseline, with further targets of 75.6% reduction by 2033 and 90% by 2040. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect KPN's dedication to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030. KPN's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that their commitments and targets are independently established. The company has made substantial progress in reducing its carbon footprint, with a reported 94% reduction in its own CO2 emissions compared to 2005 levels. KPN's ongoing initiatives and clear targets position it as a leader in the telecommunications sector's response to climate change.

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How Carbon Intensive is Kpn's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kpn's primary industry is Telecommunications Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Kpn'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 Kpn is in NL, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Kpn's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Kpn's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and decreased by approximately 14% since 2014, 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 "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 49% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
49%
Capital Goods
27%
Downstream Leased Assets
15%
Investments
3%
Use of Sold Products
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Kpn'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.

Kpn has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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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