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 2024, Kuehne + Nagel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2, and 3 sources. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 176,000,000 kg CO2e, with mobile combustion contributing approximately 20,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions totalled around 2,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), while Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher at approximately 16,641,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by upstream transportation and distribution. Comparatively, in 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 18,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2, and 3, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 180,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 14,367,000,000 kg CO2e. 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. They have also established a science-based target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 33% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment is part of their broader strategy to address climate change and aligns with industry standards for emissions reduction. The company has previously met reduction goals established in 2010, achieving a 15% reduction in relative carbon emissions per full-time equivalent (FTE) and per 100 m² from 2010 to 2020. Kuehne + Nagel's emissions data and climate targets are cascaded from their parent company, Kuehne + Nagel International AG, ensuring consistency in their sustainability efforts across the corporate family.
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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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