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Kuka

KUKA AG, a leading global automation company headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, has been at the forefront of industrial robotics since its founding in 1898. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, KUKA operates across various sectors, including automotive, electronics, and healthcare. The company is renowned for its innovative robotic solutions and intelligent automation systems, which enhance productivity and efficiency in manufacturing processes. KUKA's core offerings include industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), and advanced software solutions, all designed to meet the evolving needs of modern industries. Recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation, KUKA has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its cutting-edge technology. As a key player in the automation industry, KUKA continues to shape the future of manufacturing with its unique blend of expertise and advanced robotics.

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39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Kuka's score of 39 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kuka's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kuka reported total carbon emissions of approximately 43,650,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 10,006,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 33,643,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 43,638,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 10,267,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 30,071,000 kg CO2e. Kuka has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce emissions from its own business activities (Scopes 1 and 2) by at least 40% by 2030 compared to 2022 levels. Additionally, the company plans to reduce emissions across its entire value chain (Scope 3) by 20% by 2030 and by 90% by 2050. Kuka is also committed to achieving complete climate neutrality by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. These targets align with Kuka's broader sustainability strategy, reflecting its commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the technology hardware and equipment sector.

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Scope 1
10,267,000
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Scope 2
30,071,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kuka's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Kuka is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kuka is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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