General Motors
General Motors Company, commonly known as GM, is a leading American automotive manufacturer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1908, GM has established itself as a pioneer in the automotive industry, with significant operations across North America, South America, and Asia. The company is renowned for its diverse range of vehicles, including electric and autonomous models, under well-known brands such as Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick. GM has made notable strides in innovation, particularly in electric vehicle technology, positioning itself as a key player in the transition to sustainable transportation. With a commitment to quality and performance, GM continues to enhance its market position, achieving significant milestones in safety and environmental standards. As a cornerstone of the automotive sector, General Motors remains dedicated to shaping the future of mobility.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
General Motors's score of 75 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
General Motors's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, General Motors (GM) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,700,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes 1,304,570,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 3,500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 72% by 2035, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, GM targets a 51% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold light-duty vehicles per vehicle kilometre by 2035. In 2021, GM's emissions included 1,094,747,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, indicating a significant focus on reducing operational emissions. The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its operations by 2050, aligning with global climate goals. GM's reduction targets are consistent with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which classifies their goals as necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The targets encompass biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, reflecting a comprehensive approach to sustainability in the automotive sector.
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| 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,003,265,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,799,436,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
General Motors is committed to some 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.
