Kpn
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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, KPN reported total carbon emissions of approximately 819,690,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 6,208,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 118,356,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 813,481,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). In 2023, KPN's emissions were slightly lower at about 803,747,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at 8,686,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 132,326,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 795,061,000 kg CO2e. KPN has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The company has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 100% by 2030 from a 2010 baseline. Additionally, KPN plans to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2014 baseline, as part of its sustainability-linked bond initiative issued in November 2021. KPN's near-term targets include an 84% reduction in absolute Scope 1 emissions by 2030 and a 75.6% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2033, both from a 2015 base year. The company is also committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030 and maintaining zero emissions from 2030 to 2050. Overall, KPN's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations.
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| 2010 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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