Kpn
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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Kpn's score of 71 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Kpn's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, KPN reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 9000000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 154000000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 759400000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights KPN's significant carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3, which encompasses emissions from the entire value chain. KPN has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 100% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2010 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company is targeting a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030 from a 2014 baseline, with a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect KPN's commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company has also committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030, further supporting its climate goals. KPN's initiatives demonstrate a proactive approach to reducing its carbon emissions and contributing to global climate efforts.
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| 2010 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Kpn is participating in some 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.
