Kadant

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Kadant doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 52

Kadant has a DitchCarbon Score of 52 out of 100, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in its operations. This score reflects the company’s carbon intensity, which is a measure of the greenhouse gases emitted relative to its activity. A higher score would suggest a lower carbon intensity and a stronger commitment to reducing emissions.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Kadant is part of the industrial manufacturing sector, which has a carbon intensity ranking of low. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high

Kadant, located in the United States, benefits from a low carbon intensity rating in the region, indicating a favorable environmental impact. This suggests that the company’s sustainability efforts are supported by the country’s overall lower carbon emissions.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

10.71%

...this company is doing 10.71% better in emissions than the industry average.

Kadant Inc., founded in 1991 and headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts, operates within the industrial manufacturing sector. As a global supplier, the company offers critical components and engineered systems essential for process efficiency, energy optimization, and productivity in various resource-intensive industries. With a diverse portfolio of brands and a presence across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, Kadant serves a worldwide clientele and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange as KAI.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Kadant

Kadant should foster sustainability practices throughout their supply chain to achieve a significant reduction in Scope 3 emissions, aligning with science-based targets.

Bad news, Kadant hasn't committed to SBTi climate goals yet

Kadant has not yet established specific commitments with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This means the company is either in the process of setting or has not publicly disclosed its goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science.
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