- Reducing emissions along the value chain (Scope 3 emissions account for >98% of total emissions).
- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical conflicts, labor shortages, and raw material shortages.
- Navigating a complex regulatory landscape (IMO, EU ETS, CBAM).
Kuehne + Nagel International AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Kuehne + Nagel International AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 14.422 million tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 0.176 million tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 0.080 million tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 14.166 million tCO2e/year (net). 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
14.422 million tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
66%
of total energy
Water Usage
730 megalitres/year
2023
Waste
79.0K tonnes/year
2023
Energy Use
521 million kWh/year
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). | 0.176 million tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.080 million tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 14.166 million tCO2e/year (net) |
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 | 14.422 million tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute reported emission figures by 11% to 14.422 million tonnes in 2023 compared to 2022.
- Increased share of hybrid and electric company cars from 17% to 32% and electric trucks in own fleet to 1.5%.
- Achieved 100% renewable electricity usage for Kuehne+Nagel sites (98% including recent acquisitions).
- Sourced 13,391 tonnes of sustainable marine fuel and 26 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel in 2023, reducing emissions by approximately 110,000 tonnes compared to conventional fuels.
- Contract Logistics achieved over 20% on-site electricity production using photovoltaics.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase Great Place to Work Certification in 2024.
- Reduce Lost Time Injury Frequency (LTIF) by 20% from 2023 levels in 2024.
- 85% of white-collar employees to complete Safety Anchor training in 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by 33% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
- Achieve 60% low-emission vehicles in own truck fleet by 2030.
- Achieve 100% renewable energy at sites by 2030.
- Achieve 30% on-site renewable electricity production in Contract Logistics by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity and InclusionBusiness IntegrityEmployee Satisfaction and RetentionSustainable Supply Chain