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Air Transport
CH
updated 14 days ago

Kuehne Plus Nagel

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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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65

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Mean score of companies in the Air Transport 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.

16

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Kuehne Plus Nagel's score of 65 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kuehne Plus Nagel's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Kuehne + Nagel International AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,600,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2, and 3 combined. This includes about 176,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, primarily from mobile combustion, and approximately 16,641,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, which encompasses upstream transportation and distribution. The company also disclosed 2,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions, based on a market-based approach. Comparatively, in 2023, Kuehne + Nagel's emissions were about 18,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 12,200,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 14,367,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a slight reduction in Scope 1 emissions year-on-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 GHG emissions by 33% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects their commitment to maintaining emissions reductions consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. 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 a proactive approach to sustainability. Kuehne + Nagel's emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from their parent company, Kuehne + Nagel International AG, ensuring a unified strategy across their global operations.

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Scope 1
36,000,000
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Scope 2
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000,000,000
00,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
18,700,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kuehne Plus Nagel's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Kuehne Plus Nagel is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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