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Lubricants
DE
updated 9 days ago

Kluber Lubrication Sustainability Profile

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Klüber Lubrication, a leading name in the lubrication industry, is headquartered in Munich, Germany (DE). Founded in 1929, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Specialising in high-performance lubricants, Klüber Lubrication offers a diverse range of products tailored for various applications, including automotive, industrial, and food-grade sectors. Renowned for its innovative solutions, Klüber Lubrication stands out with its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, providing lubricants that enhance equipment longevity and performance. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable lubrication solutions. With a focus on quality and expertise, Klüber Lubrication continues to lead the market, setting benchmarks in lubrication technology.

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24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Lubricants industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

6

Industry Benchmark

Kluber Lubrication's score of 24 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kluber Lubrication's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Klüber Lubrication reported total carbon emissions of approximately 604,375,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 6,914,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 3,499,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 593,962,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 75% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, compared to 2019 levels. Additionally, Klüber Lubrication is committed to reducing energy-related CO2 emissions per tonne of product by 40% by 2025, a target established by its Innovation Board in 2019. The emissions data is cascaded from Klüber Lubrication München SE & Co. KG, reflecting the company's commitment to transparency and accountability in its climate initiatives. The reported emissions figures highlight the company's focus on addressing its environmental impact, particularly through its extensive Scope 3 emissions, which account for the majority of its total emissions.

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2017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
3,878,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
7,162,000
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00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Kluber Lubrication's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kluber Lubrication's primary industry is Lubricants, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Kluber Lubrication's Location?

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Kluber Lubrication is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Kluber Lubrication's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Kluber Lubrication's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 15% last year and decreased by approximately 18% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 44% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
44%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
35%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
11%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%
Business Travel
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Kluber Lubrication's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Kluber Lubrication has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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