LEONHARD KURZ
LEONHARD KURZ, a leading global provider of high-quality decorative and functional coatings, is headquartered in Germany. Founded in 1898, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the field of hot stamping and transfer technologies, serving diverse industries such as automotive, electronics, and packaging. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, KURZ is renowned for its innovative products, including holographic foils and functional coatings that enhance both aesthetics and functionality. The company’s commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology has positioned it as a market leader, recognised for its exceptional quality and design. Notable achievements include numerous patents and awards that underscore KURZ's dedication to innovation and excellence in the decorative coatings sector.
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How does LEONHARD KURZ's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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LEONHARD KURZ's score of 17 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
LEONHARD KURZ's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, LEONHARD KURZ reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,500,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Notably, Scope 2 emissions were reported at 0 kg CO2e, indicating no emissions from purchased electricity. However, Scope 3 emissions totalled about 1,500,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (1,200,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (80,000 kg CO2e), business travel (50,000 kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (100,000 kg CO2e). Currently, LEONHARD KURZ has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This context highlights the company's potential need for a more structured approach to climate commitments and emissions reduction strategies in line with industry standards.
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Add to project| 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 1,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - |
| Scope 3 | 1,500,000 |
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LEONHARD KURZ 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.
