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 73 is higher than 97% 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 8686000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 132326000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 795061000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects KPN's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. KPN has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 emissions by 84% by 2030 from a 2015 baseline and further reduce these emissions by 90% by 2040. Additionally, KPN is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030 and maintaining this commitment through 2040. For Scope 3 emissions, KPN targets a reduction of 75.6% by 2033 and 90% by 2040, also based on a 2015 baseline. KPN's climate strategy aligns with industry standards and reflects its dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility, positioning the company as a leader in the telecommunications sector in the Netherlands.
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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 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 347,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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