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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Kpn'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Kpn's score of 60 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kpn's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Koninklijke KPN N.V. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,101,000 kg CO2e, comprising 39,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 154,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 1,018,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. KPN has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 emissions by 84% by 2030, using 2015 as the base year. Additionally, KPN plans to source 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, KPN aims for a reduction of 75.6% by 2033, also from a 2015 baseline. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions by 2040, maintaining its commitment to renewable energy sourcing. KPN's initiatives reflect a strong alignment with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability in the telecommunications sector.
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| 2010 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 59,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 347,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Kpn 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.
