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Kirchhoff Automotive, a prominent player in the motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers industry, is headquartered in Germany (DE) and operates extensively across Europe and beyond. Founded in 1785, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in automotive innovation and manufacturing excellence.
Specialising in the production of high-quality components and systems for the automotive sector, Kirchhoff Automotive is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and advanced engineering solutions. Their core offerings include lightweight structures, complex assemblies, and innovative manufacturing processes that set them apart in a competitive market.
With a strong market position, Kirchhoff Automotive has garnered recognition for its technological advancements and customer-centric approach, making it a trusted partner for leading automotive manufacturers worldwide.
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Kirchhoff Automotive’s score of 13 is lower than 26% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
The Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 35% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
KIRCHHOFF Automotive, a company in the motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers industry headquartered in DE, has reported its carbon emissions for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021.
In 2021, the company's total combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 78,017,000 kg CO2e. This comprised approximately 22,802,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 55,215,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions.
For 2020, KIRCHHOFF Automotive reported a total of approximately 75,834,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 20,315,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 55,519,000 kg CO2e.
In 2019, the total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 94,064,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 25,244,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 68,820,000 kg CO2e.
KIRCHHOFF Automotive has set ambitious climate commitments. The company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Furthermore, they aim to increase their active annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 46% in 2022 to 100% by 2030. In addition to operational emissions, KIRCHHOFF Automotive has also committed to a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030, also from a 2022 base year. These targets are aligned with keeping global warming to 1.5°C.
It is noted that emissions data for KIRCHHOFF Automotive is cascaded from its parent organisation, KIRCHHOFF Automotive GmbH.
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2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
KIRCHHOFF Automotive GmbH commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from 2022 base year. KIRCHHOFF Automotive GmbH…
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
KIRCHHOFF Automotive GmbH commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from 2022 base year. KIRCHHOFF Automotive GmbH…
2030
25% reduction in scope 3 total
KIRCHHOFF Automotive GmbH commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from 2022 base year. KIRCHHOFF Automotive GmbH…
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