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Daimler

Daimler AG, a global leader in the automotive industry, is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Founded in 1890, the company has a rich history marked by innovation and excellence, particularly in the luxury vehicle segment. Daimler operates primarily in Europe, North America, and Asia, with its renowned Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG brands at the forefront of its offerings. The company is celebrated for its premium cars, trucks, and buses, distinguished by cutting-edge technology and superior engineering. Daimler's commitment to sustainability and electric mobility positions it as a forward-thinking player in the automotive landscape. With numerous accolades for safety and performance, Daimler AG continues to solidify its market position as a pioneer in the automotive sector, consistently pushing the boundaries of design and functionality.

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How does Daimler's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

68

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Daimler's score of 68 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Daimler's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Daimler reported total carbon emissions of approximately 129,600,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 600,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of around 128,900,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with the use of sold products contributing about 97,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Daimler has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions at its plants (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030 compared to 2018 levels. This target has been updated to an 80% reduction goal for the same scopes by 2030. Furthermore, the company is committed to achieving a CO2-neutral new vehicle fleet across its entire value chain by 2039. Daimler's proactive approach to sustainability includes signing the Climate Pledge in August 2020, reinforcing its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change. The company continues to focus on enhancing its operational efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint in line with industry standards.

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Scope 2
1,895,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Daimler's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Daimler is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Daimler is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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