Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Industrial - April 1, 2025
Kimball Electronics Lowers Emissions 42%
Kimball Electronics, Inc. announced the manufacturer achieved a 42% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2019.
The company also set 2030 science-based targets for Scopes 1, 2 and 3 with a commitment to net zero by 2050.
As released in its 2024 Guiding Principles Report, Kimball announced plans to reach 100% renewable electricity by 2030, as well as divert over 90% of waste from landfill and reduce hazardous waste intensity by 25% in the same timeframe.
The company is committed to ongoing energy efficiency improvements across all of its facilities, including upgrading equipment; optimizing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; and adopting best practices to reduce overall energy consumption.
For the 2024 reporting period, the company applied the principle of double materiality in alignment with the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), which require the disclosure of measurable targets for all identified material ESG matters.
“At the heart of our strategy is a principle we live by: ‘Control What We Can Control.’ This mindset sharpens our ESG focus and reinforces the values embedded in our Guiding Principles,” said CEO Richard Phillips in a statement. “I’m proud of how we continue to align our sustainability efforts with the needs of our stakeholders and the future of our business.”
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