Kimball Electronics Cuts Scope 1 and 2 Emissions 9.3 Percent in 2025

Kimball Electronics published its seventh annual sustainability report, detailing progress on emissions, renewable energy, water stewardship, and community investment. The Indiana-based electronics manufacturer structured its disclosures in line with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards under the CSRD and aligned with GRI, SASB, TCFD, and UN frameworks.

Kimball Electronics reported a 9.3% year-over-year reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions, advancing toward its 42% absolute reduction target by 2030 from a 2024 baseline. Renewable electricity reached 37%, a 12% annual increase supported by on-site solar expansion and renewable energy credit procurement. The company achieved 92% beneficial use of waste and a 13% reduction in hazardous waste intensity, while reporting a 22% decrease in its Total Recordable Incident Rate, which stood 83% below the U.S. industry average. Total community giving reached $325,000, representing 115% of its annual giving target.

The report signals continued integration of sustainability into Kimball's core business operations across its facilities in the United States, China, Mexico, Poland, Romania, and Thailand. Notably, the company earned an A- Leadership score from CDP in both Climate Change and Water Security, the latter an upgrade from B in the prior year. Its S&P Global CSA ranking placed it at the 94th percentile globally, while it also holds EcoVadis Gold and MSCI AA ratings. Executive compensation is linked to achieving 2030 sustainability targets, underscoring institutional accountability for ESG performance.

Kimball's 2030 sustainability goals include achieving 100% renewable electricity across all locations, recycling one-third of water globally with a focus on high-stress watersheds, and reducing hazardous waste intensity by 25% from its 2024 baseline. The company's long-term ambition is net zero by 2050. With the 2025 report structured under the amended ESRS, the company is positioning itself ahead of evolving corporate sustainability disclosure requirements across the jurisdictions in which it operates.

Key figure — 9.3% year-over-year Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction