Daimler Truck
Daimler Truck AG, a leading player in the global commercial vehicle industry, is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Founded in 2021 as a spin-off from Daimler AG, the company has quickly established itself as a key provider of innovative transport solutions across Europe, North America, and Asia. Specialising in the manufacture of trucks, buses, and related services, Daimler Truck is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, including electric and autonomous vehicles. The company’s diverse portfolio includes well-known brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, and Fuso, each offering unique features that cater to various market needs. With a strong market position and a focus on digitalisation, Daimler Truck continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a pioneer in the commercial vehicle sector.
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Daimler Truck's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Daimler Truck reported total carbon emissions of approximately 659,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 369,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 289,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a reduction from 2022, where emissions were about 696,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a consistent effort to lower its carbon footprint, with emissions decreasing from 865,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 715,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Daimler Truck's Scope 1 emissions primarily stem from stationary combustion, which accounted for 265,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity and heat, were reported at 262,000,000 kg CO2e for electricity and 27,000,000 kg CO2e for heat in the same year. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Daimler Truck is committed to enhancing its sustainability practices. The company continues to focus on reducing emissions per vehicle, with reported figures of 746 kg CO2e for buses and 791 kg CO2e for trucks in 2023. These efforts align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 420,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 433,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Daimler Truck is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
