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 31 is higher than 90% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 162,300,000 kg CO2e, comprising 8,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 154,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. KPN has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 emissions by 84% by 2030 from a 2015 baseline, while also committing to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030. Additionally, KPN plans to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 75.6% by 2033 from the same 2015 baseline. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions by 2040. In previous years, KPN's emissions have shown significant figures, such as 254,300,000 kg CO2e in 2021, indicating a proactive approach to managing and reducing its carbon footprint. The company is committed to maintaining transparency and accountability in its sustainability efforts, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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Add to project| 2010 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 59,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 347,000,000 | - | 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 | - | - |
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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.
