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. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, as outlined in their Global Environmental Policy Statement. This long-term target encompasses all scopes of emissions. Additionally, Kuehne + Nagel has committed to a near-term goal of reducing absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 33% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target applies to all scopes (1, 2, and 3) and aligns with science-based targets to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Kuehne + Nagel 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 emissions reduction. The company continues to focus on enhancing its environmental strategies to meet these ambitious goals.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 314,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 314,000,000 | 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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