- Scope 3 emissions (primarily from purchased goods and services).
- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events (lack of input material availability, excessive energy demand, adverse weather events).
- Transition risks (investor ESG priorities, increased customer focus on sustainable services and products, increased investment costs).
Kadant Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Kadant Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 23.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2); 166400 tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 23.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 4 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 166.4K tCO2e/year. 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
23.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2); 166400 tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (through RECs)
of total energy
Water Usage
694 megaliters/year
2023
Waste
3.9K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
163.5K MWh/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). | 23.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 166.4K tCO2e/year |
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 | 23.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2); 166400 tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2022 | 27.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2); 250650 tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2021 | 29.8K MTCO2e |
| 2020 | 41.3K MTCO2e |
| 2019 | 41.9K MTCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Sourcing 100% of electricity from renewable sources.
- Reduced overall energy usage by 13% despite a 6% revenue increase.
- Recycled approximately 5,000 cardboard cores at Bury, UK location.
- Reuses all pallets received at Bury, UK and Valinhos, Brazil locations.
- Launched comprehensive upcycling reject handling technologies.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Submit formal targets to SBTi for approval by December 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve science-based emission reduction targets aligned with the Paris Agreement.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnergy EfficiencyWaste ReductionSupply Chain SustainabilityEmployee Well-beingCorporate GovernanceDiversity & Inclusion