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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Kpn’s score of 85 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Post and Telecommunications Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 60% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Kpn's reported carbon emissions
KPN's carbon emissions for 2024 totalled approximately 933,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1, 2, and 3). This breaks down into approximately 6,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 118,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 813,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2023, KPN's total emissions were approximately 936,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 9,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 132,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 795,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. KPN is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. They also aim for a 100% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, using 2010 as a base year. Furthermore, KPN has set a target to reduce absolute value chain CO2e emissions (Scope 3) by 30% by the end of 2030, with a 2014 baseline. For Scope 3, KPN also commits to a 25% reduction by 2025 and 50% by 2040 from a 2014 base year. More recently, KPN commits to an 84% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030 and a 75.6% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2033, both relative to a 2015 base year. Long-term, KPN aims for a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions by 2040 from the same 2015 base year. KPN's Scope 2 emissions have been zero since 2011 due to their commitment to renewable energy sourcing.
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Kpn’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2030
100% reduction in all scopes
KPN is committed to reducing scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 100% by 2030 from a 2010 base year.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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