Kinder Morgan, Inc., a leading energy infrastructure company headquartered in the United States, has established itself as a key player in the natural gas and petroleum sectors since its founding in 1997. With a strong operational presence across North America, particularly in major regions such as Texas and Canada, Kinder Morgan focuses on the transportation, storage, and distribution of energy products. The company’s core services include the management of extensive pipeline networks and terminal facilities, which are vital for the efficient movement of hydrocarbons. Kinder Morgan is recognised for its commitment to safety and environmental stewardship, setting it apart in a competitive market. As one of the largest energy infrastructure firms in North America, Kinder Morgan continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its position as a trusted provider in the energy industry.
How does Kinder Morgan'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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Kinder Morgan's score of 20 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Kinder Morgan reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 18,600,000,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. Notably, the company has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes, with specific targets for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This long-term strategy aims to lower emissions through technological advancements and supportive public policies. In 2022, Kinder Morgan's emissions were approximately 14,800,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 3,200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a slight increase in emissions from the previous year. The company has been transparent in its reporting, disclosing emissions data for both scopes while not providing specific figures for Scope 3 emissions. Overall, Kinder Morgan's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing greenhouse gas emissions, with a clear focus on achieving net zero by 2050.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 14,100,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 3,400,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Kinder Morgan is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.