Kuehne Plus Nagel
Kuehne + Nagel International AG, commonly referred to as Kuehne + Nagel, is a leading player in the freight transportation arrangement industry, headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1890, the company has established a strong global presence, with major operational regions across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Specialising in logistics and supply chain management, Kuehne + Nagel offers a comprehensive range of services, including sea freight, air freight, and contract logistics. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability sets them apart in the market, enabling them to provide tailored solutions that meet diverse customer needs.
With a reputation for reliability and efficiency, Kuehne + Nagel has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as one of the top logistics providers worldwide. Their focus on digital transformation and customer-centric services continues to drive their success in the competitive logistics landscape.
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Industry Intensity
Freight Transportation Arrangement has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Freight Transportation Arrangement industry has reduced its overall emissions by 23% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Kuehne Plus Nagel's reported carbon emissions
Kuehne+Nagel, a freight transportation arrangement company headquartered in Switzerland, is actively engaged in reducing its carbon footprint. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, including a near-term target to reduce absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 33% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline year. This commitment is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
For the reporting year 2025, Kuehne+Nagel reported total emissions of approximately 15.9 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes scope 1 emissions of approximately 155 million kg CO2e, scope 2 emissions of approximately 127 million kg CO2e (location-based), and scope 3 emissions of approximately 15.7 billion kg CO2e. The largest contributor to scope 3 emissions is upstream transportation and distribution, amounting to approximately 15.5 billion kg CO2e.
In 2024, total emissions were approximately 15.3 billion kg CO2e, with scope 1 at about 142 million kg CO2e, scope 2 at about 142 million kg CO2e (location-based), and scope 3 at approximately 15.1 billion kg CO2e.
Emissions for 2023 totalled approximately 14.5 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 180 million kg CO2e for scope 1, approximately 122 million kg CO2e for scope 2 (location-based), and around 14.3 billion kg CO2e for scope 3.
Kuehne+Nagel has also committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050. Further specific targets include reducing scope 1 emissions from company vehicles by 10% by 2026 (compared to 2019), and a commitment to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2024 base year. Additionally, they aim for a 46% reduction in scope 1 and 2 in-use operational GHG emissions per square metre for owned and leased buildings by 2030, based on a 2024 baseline. They also have long-term intensity targets, such as a 95% reduction in scope 1 and 2 in-use operational GHG emissions per square metre by 2050.
These emissions data and reduction targets are for Kuehne + Nagel International AG, indicating that this data is not cascaded from a higher corporate entity.
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Kuehne Plus Nagel’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
With the decision to become carbon neutral in 2030, we are…
With the decision to become carbon neutral in 2030, we are currently reviewing set environmental targets that will also be aligned with th…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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