Volkswagen
Volkswagen AG, commonly known as Volkswagen, is a leading automotive manufacturer headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Founded in 1937, the company has evolved into a global powerhouse in the automotive industry, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Volkswagen is renowned for its diverse range of vehicles, including the iconic Volkswagen Beetle and the innovative ID. electric series, which exemplify the brand's commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the largest car manufacturers in the world, consistently ranking among the top in terms of sales and production. With a strong focus on quality, performance, and design, Volkswagen continues to set industry standards, making it a prominent player in the competitive automotive landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Volkswagen'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.
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
Volkswagen's score of 35 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Volkswagen's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Volkswagen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 41,395,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 403,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 196,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 41,395,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, Volkswagen is targeting a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold light-duty vehicles per vehicle kilometre by 2030. Their subsidiary, Scania CV, has committed to a 20% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 2025, based on a 2015 baseline. These targets align with industry standards for limiting global warming, demonstrating Volkswagen's commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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Add to project| 2010 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,320,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000,000 |
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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.
Volkswagen 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.
