Logistics giant Kuehne+Nagel has announced updated emissions reduction targets, aligned with the latest framework from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
The updated framework, which is build around a baseline year of 2024, sees Kuehne+Nagel raise its level of ambition for Scope 1 and 2 emissions in line with a 1.5°C temperature pathway and the latest climate science. In terms of Scope 3, meanwhile, it will focus on emissions intensity reductions tailored to each transport mode, maintaining the ambition level of the previous target.
The new targets build on progress made against the previous 2019 baseline, which saw Kuehne+Nagel achieve a 14% absolute emissions reduction, setting the foundation for the next phase of its climate commitment strategy.
‘Strong progress’
“Kuehne+Nagel was among the first logistics providers with approved SBTi targets, and we have made strong progress since 2019,” commented Christine Wiederkehr-Luther, global head of sustainability, Kuehne+Nagel.
“The upgraded targets reinforce our 2050 net-zero ambition and focus our efforts on accelerating practical, scalable solutions. Together with our customers and partners, we will continue advancing the transition to low-emission supply chains.”
Sustainability report
Kuehne+Nagel made the announcement in its 2025 Sustainability Report, in which it also announced that it now procures 100% renewable electricity for its contract logistics sites, and produces around a third (34%) of its electricity needs on site through solar installations.
Elsewhere, the firm reported a reduction of 65,000 tonnes of emissions across its logistics activities through the deployment of sustainable fuels, in cooperation with its customers. It also reported improvements in key health and safety indicators across its organisation, and is recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in 73 countries.
Headquartered in Switzerland, Kuehne+Nagel operates some 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, and boasts approximately 85.000 employees. Listed on the Swiss blue-chip stock market index, the SMI, it boasts around 400,000 customers worldwide. Read more here.
