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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.
-19 vs industry average
Kirchhoff Automotive’s score of 13 is lower than 27% 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 German manufacturer in the motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers industry, reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 78,017,000 kg CO2e in 2021. This included about 22,802,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 55,215,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2020, their combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were around 75,834,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 20,315,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 55,519,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, total Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 94,064,000 kg CO2e, comprising around 25,244,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 68,820,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. KIRCHHOFF Automotive does not disclose Scope 3 emissions data.
KIRCHHOFF Automotive GmbH has set near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2022 base year. The company also aims to increase active annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 46% in 2022 to 100% by 2030. Additionally, KIRCHHOFF Automotive GmbH commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030, also from a 2022 base year. These targets are cascaded from KIRCHHOFF Automotive GmbH, the direct parent organisation.
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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…
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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…
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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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