Kuehne Plus Nagel
Kuehne + Nagel International AG, commonly referred to as Kuehne + Nagel, is a leading global logistics provider headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1890, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. Specialising in integrated logistics solutions, Kuehne + Nagel excels in sea freight, air freight, contract logistics, and overland services. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Kuehne + Nagel has achieved significant milestones, including being recognised as one of the top logistics companies worldwide. Their unique approach combines advanced technology with a customer-centric focus, ensuring tailored solutions that meet diverse supply chain needs. As a market leader, Kuehne + Nagel continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable logistics services.
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Kuehne Plus Nagel's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Kuehne + Nagel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,984,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 485,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 13,499,000 kg CO2e. Notably, there were no reported Scope 2 emissions for this year. For the previous year, 2024, the company disclosed global emissions of approximately 16,641,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 176,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 16,641,000,000 kg CO2e. In the UK, Kuehne + Nagel reported Scope 1 emissions of about 475,000 kg CO2e for the same year. Kuehne + Nagel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as outlined in their Global Environmental Policy Statement. Additionally, they have committed to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 33% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. This target is part of their science-based targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, which are cascaded from their parent company, Kuehne + Nagel International AG. The company has previously achieved a 15% reduction in relative carbon emissions per full-time equivalent (FTE) and per 100 m² from 2010 to 2020, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 36,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 18,700,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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