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Kpn

KPN, officially known as Koninklijke KPN N.V., is a leading telecommunications and IT services provider headquartered in the Netherlands. Established in 1989, KPN has evolved into a key player in the Dutch market, offering a wide range of services including fixed and mobile telephony, broadband, and digital television. With a strong presence across the Netherlands, KPN is renowned for its commitment to innovation and customer service. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as the rollout of its fibre-optic network, which enhances connectivity for both residential and business customers. KPN's core offerings, characterised by reliability and advanced technology, position it as a trusted partner in the telecommunications industry. Notably, KPN has received accolades for its sustainability efforts, further solidifying its market leadership.

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83

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Kpn's score of 83 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kpn's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, KPN reported total carbon emissions of approximately 819,690,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 (about 6,208,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (approximately 118,356,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions (around 813,481,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, their emissions were slightly lower at about 803,747,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 8,686,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 132,326,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 795,061,000 kg CO2e. KPN has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 100% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2010 baseline. Additionally, they are targeting a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030 from a 2014 baseline. Long-term, KPN is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across all scopes by 2040. They also plan to maintain zero emissions from 2030 to 2050. KPN's initiatives include sourcing 100% renewable electricity and reducing electricity consumption by 48% by 2030 compared to 2010 levels. Their commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated by their issuance of a sustainability-linked bond, which underscores their dedication to reducing emissions across their value chain.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kpn's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Kpn is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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

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