Groupe Renault, a prominent player in the automotive industry, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Founded in 1899, the company has a rich history marked by innovation and significant milestones, including the introduction of electric vehicles and advancements in sustainable mobility. Renowned for its diverse range of vehicles, Groupe Renault offers everything from compact cars to commercial vehicles, with a strong emphasis on electric and hybrid technologies. This commitment to sustainability sets them apart in a competitive market. With a solid market position, Groupe Renault has achieved notable recognition for its contributions to automotive design and engineering, consistently ranking among the top manufacturers in Europe. The company’s focus on quality and innovation continues to drive its success in the global automotive landscape.
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In 2023, Groupe Renault reported total carbon emissions of approximately 129,285,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 29,785,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 4,500,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 95,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes, particularly with significant targets set for the near future. Groupe Renault has pledged to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 60% per vehicle produced by 2030, using 2012 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 41% per vehicle kilometre by 2030, based on a 2010 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. The company has demonstrated a consistent commitment to sustainability, with a focus on reducing the carbon footprint of its vehicles. For instance, the carbon footprint per vehicle sold has decreased from approximately 38,000 kg CO2e in 2010 to about 28,500 kg CO2e in 2022. This ongoing reduction highlights Renault's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its impact on the automotive industry.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 38,600,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Groupe Renault 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.