- Supply chain disruptions
- Noise pollution in SCS segment
- Climate-related physical risks
- Transitional climate risks (market, technology, regulation, legal, reputation)
- Potential labor and human rights violations within the supply chain
- Use of PFAS
KION GROUP AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, KION GROUP AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 14.9K kt CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 111 kt CO2e; Scope 2: 35 kt CO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 14.8K kt CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
14.9K kt CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
20.3%
of total energy
Water Usage
596 million liters
2023
Waste
75.6K tons
2023
Energy Use
2.3M GJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 111 kt CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 35 kt CO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 14.8K kt CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.9K kt CO2e |
| 2022 | 219.8K tCO2e |
| 2021 | 180.7K t CO₂e (market-based) |
| 2020 | 219.1K t CO2e/year (location-based) 172422 t CO2e/year (market-based) |
| 2019 | 247.2K t CO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 3) by 18.2% compared to 2022
- Reduced waste produced by 25.3% compared to 2022
- Increased share of renewable energy use in own operations to 20.3% from 18.9% in 2022
- Increased ISO 14001 certification rate to 90% from 81% in 2022
- Closed the recycling loop for lithium-ion batteries through a strategic partnership with Li-Cycle Holding Corp.
- Started recycling up to 5,000 tons of used battery cells by 2030
- Developed a 24-volt fuel cell system for warehouse trucks and entered into in-house production
- Started own production of hydrogen in Aschaffenburg factory using renewable energy
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce accident frequency rate by 5% per annum
- 100% ISO 45001 certification rate by 2024
- 100% ISO 14001 certification rate by 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Increase employee satisfaction to an engagement score of at least 75 and a participation rate of at least 80% by 2026
- Achieve near-term GHG emission reduction targets by 2030 (Scope 1+2 by 4.2% per year, Scope 3 by 2.5% per year)
- 100% EcoVadis or alternative rating for strategic and high-risk suppliers by 2023; 100% for direct suppliers by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions along its value chain (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeSustainable supply chainCircular products and business modelOccupational health and safetyTalentProduct and solution safetySustainable governance