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 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.
In 2024, KPN reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 819,690,000 kg CO2e globally, with specific breakdowns of 6,208,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 118,356,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and a significant 813,481,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a notable 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 its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2014 baseline, with further long-term goals of reducing these emissions by 90% by 2040. The company has also committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable practices. KPN's targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring alignment with global climate goals. Overall, KPN's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to a more sustainable future.
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| 2010 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 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 | 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.
