Kinly — in detail

Full extracted data, every event in the company's history we've captured, and (soon) external news. The full ratios diagnostic with peer benchmarks lives at /ratios.

Reference sources (1/5)

Source documents
Recent disclosure
Multi-year metrics
Targets
Certifications

External news

No ESG-relevant news ingested yet for this company. Run python -m pipeline.news_gdelt to backfill. Sourced from GDELT 2.0 (3-month trailing window).

Data by year· every metric + key events per year

Each year shows the firm's reported metrics on the left and the most material events on the right. Up to 10 events per year; the full event log is one click further.

2024

Social

supply chain audited pctⓘ	100%
modern slavery assessed pctⓘ	100%

P&L highlights (USD)

Headcount (FTE)	720people
Revenue	—

Events 2024· 3

Completed supply chain risk mapping via EcoVadis

In 2024, Kinly completed risk mapping of all suppliers with average annual spend over €5,000 using EcoVadis. Analysis identified 12 suppliers to directly engage with to reduce modern slavery risk.

▾ expand

Sustainable Procurement Policy developed

In 2024, Kinly developed a Sustainable Procurement Policy embedding sustainability considerations (including human rights and modern slavery) into procurement principles and processes.

▾ expand

Dependent: Supply chain sustainability monitoring via EcoVadis

Kinly uses the EcoVadis platform to standardise sustainability performance reporting from major suppliers, requiring all major suppliers to either have valid scorecards or plans to move to standardised reporting. Risk mapping covers all suppliers with annual spend over €5,000, scoring them on environmental, social and ethical risks based on industry, geography, spend, criticality and public sustainability performance. Performance is reviewed through quarterly and annual business reviews.

▾ expand

2023

sustainability report ↗

Social

supply chain audited pctⓘ

18%

Governance

sdg alignment

8count

P&L highlights (USD)

Headcount (FTE)	160people
Revenue	—

Events 2023· 7

Aligned to 8 UN SDGs

Kinly aligned its sustainability strategy with SDGs 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, and 17.

▾ expand

Dependent: Supplier sustainability via EcoVadis assessments

Kinly requires its largest and most important suppliers to undergo independent EcoVadis sustainability assessments covering environment, labour & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Of 97 relevant suppliers (>NOK 50,000/yr spend), 17 had completed full EcoVadis ratings by mid-2024. Sustainability assessments are included in the annual supplier evaluation. Supplier Code of Conduct compliance is contractually required, including pass-through to sub-suppliers.

▾ expand

EcoVadis Silver Sustainability Rating 2023

Kinly received EcoVadis Silver rating in 2023, covering environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

▾ expand

Target 100% supplier sign-off on Code of Conduct

Kinly tracks number of suppliers that sign the Supplier Code of Conduct and confirm compliance with the Transparency Act (Åpenhetsloven). Stated goal: 100%.

▾ expand

Dependent: Responsible sourcing of minerals and metals

Kinly identifies its highest supply-chain risks at the raw-material end of the AV electronics value chain — mining of gold, lithium, cobalt, tin, aluminium and rare earths, which is associated with child/forced labour and water pollution. Mitigation is via the Kinly Supplier Code of Conduct (in force >8 years), EcoVadis risk scoring, and corrective action plans for high-risk suppliers.

▾ expand

Started EcoVadis supply-chain risk monitoring

In late 2023, Kinly began working with EcoVadis for independent risk management of the full supply chain. All significant suppliers (avg annual purchases > NOK 50,000) are now tracked on the platform with risk scores. Plans to expand to all suppliers regardless of spend by 2025.

▾ expand

Primary: Hybrid work solutions reducing customer travel emissions

Kinly provides AV, video and collaboration solutions, and frames its core offering as enabling hybrid work that reduces emissions. The company positions sustainability as central to its business mission ('vårt samfunnsoppdrag og eksistensgrunnlag er basert på bærekraft').

▾ expand

2022

sustainability report ↗

Climate · carbon footprint (tCO2e)

Scope 1	274
Scope 2 (market-based)	92
Gross carbon footprint	—
Net carbon footprint	—

Energy (kWh)

Renewable electricity %

98%

Nature

waste generated t

48tonnes

Events 2022· 15

100% renewable electricity (REGO) target by 2025

Committed to procure certified 100% renewable electricity for all controlled Kinly sites by 2025. As of Dec 2022, 98% of Scope 2 emissions were on REGO certified renewable supply.

▾ expand

Net Zero by 2050 commitment (value chain); Scope 1&2 by 2035

Kinly committed to net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest, with consideration of Scope 1&2 net zero by 2035. Net Zero Journey roadmap published.

▾ expand

ISO 14064-1 alignment project with Intu Veritas for Scope 3

Kinly engaged external consultancy Intu Veritas to gather Scope 3 data and align with ISO 14064-1. Expected to be active for 2024 reporting year.

▾ expand

ISO 14001:2015 UKAS certified EMS maintained

Maintains environmental management system across the UK with UKAS ISO 14001:2015 certification.

▾ expand

Primary: Office energy efficiency & LED retrofit

In 2022 London head office: 30% of fluorescent fittings replaced with LED, 75% of warehouse high-level lighting and 30% of external lighting upgraded to LED. 30% of air conditioning replaced with modern energy-efficient appliances with lower GHG potential. Passive infrared sensors with ~15 min timers in most of the building. Auto-switch off systems for utilities, heating, cooling and lighting outside working hours.

▾ expand

Primary: Laptop and IT equipment refresh

In 2022 Kinly rolled out new laptops to most employees, achieving a 7% CO2e reduction on a laptop-by-laptop basis. Planned 30% reduction in printers across office portfolio completed, reducing both paper and energy usage.

▾ expand

Baseline to be moved from 2021 to 2022

Carbon reporting baseline will in due course be moved from 2021 to the 2022 reporting year due to better data gathering and reporting.

▾ expand

UK office consolidation (2021-2022)

Business consolidated number of UK offices by downsizing or closing some properties in 2021 and 2022, reducing Scope 2 emissions.

▾ expand

100% REGO-backed renewable electricity by 2025

Kinly committed to procure certified 100% renewable electricity for all Kinly sites under its supply control by 2025. As of Dec 2022, 98% of Scope 2 emissions were already covered by REGO (Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin) certified renewable supply. Two leased offices remain outside direct control; Kinly is working with landlords to switch them to 100% renewables. When renewables are factored in, 2022 emissions decreased 23% (66.1 tCO2e reduction) vs 2021 baseline.

▾ expand

Primary: Property footprint consolidation

Closed over-capacity offices and consolidated business operations to a smaller property footprint during 2021 and 2022 reporting periods. Signed lease on new London head office with vastly improved sustainability credentials compared to previous property. Target: all new properties to be BREEAM/LEED carbon neutral from 2030.

▾ expand

see 5 more events →

2021

Climate · carbon footprint (tCO2e)

Scope 1	264
Scope 2 (market-based)	100
Gross carbon footprint	—
Net carbon footprint	—