- Feasibility of setting medium- and long-term GHG reduction targets due to technological and economic limitations.
- High cost of replacing natural gas-fired compressors with electric compressors.
- Reliability concerns associated with electric compressors and dependence on local utilities.
- Complexity of calculating and reporting Scope 3 emissions.
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Kinder Morgan, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 18.6 million metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 15.4 million metric tons CO2e; Scope 2: 3.2 million metric tons 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
18.6 million metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 and 2)
2023
Water Usage
1.3K thousand cubic meters (CO2 business segment)
2023
Waste
5.9K metric tons (EPA-designated hazardous waste)
2023
Energy Use
7.8K GWh
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). | 15.4 million metric tons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.2 million metric tons 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 | 18.6 million metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2022 | 14.9 million metric tons CO2e (Scope 1) |
| 2021 | 18.4 million metric tons CO2e |
| 2020 | 18.7 million metric tons CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced methane emissions by approximately 8% from 2021 to 2023.
- Methane emission intensity rate in 2023 was approximately 90% lower than the target and 93% lower than the 2012 industry rate.
- Avoided approximately 310 GWh of electricity consumption through the use of drag-reducing agents in 2023.
- Consumed approximately 1,020 MWh of renewable energy from solar panels in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce methane emissions by 2.6 Bcf (equivalent to 1.4 million metric tons of CO2e) in 2024.
- Conduct quarterly leak detection surveys at all natural gas compressor stations by 2029.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSafetyDiversity & InclusionCommunity RelationsHuman RightsSupply Chain Management