Audi AG, a renowned German automobile manufacturer, is headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany. Established in 1909, Audi has consistently positioned itself at the forefront of the automotive industry, specialising in the design and production of luxury vehicles. The company is celebrated for its innovative engineering, particularly in the realms of performance and technology, with notable milestones including the introduction of the quattro all-wheel-drive system. Audi's core product offerings encompass a diverse range of premium cars, from sporty sedans to versatile SUVs, all distinguished by their sophisticated design and advanced features. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Audi has solidified its market position as a leader in the luxury segment, earning accolades for its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology.
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In 2024, AUDI reported total carbon emissions of approximately 628,425,000 kg CO2e, a decrease from about 771,261,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This reduction reflects AUDI's ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. The emissions data primarily covers Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which include direct emissions from owned or controlled sources and indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, respectively. AUDI has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net carbon neutrality across all operations by 2050, in alignment with the Paris Climate Agreement and the 1.5-degree goal. The company has achieved net carbon-neutral production at all sites since January 1, 2025, and is actively working to reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption throughout its value chain. Historically, AUDI's emissions have shown fluctuations, with 2022 emissions recorded at about 734,438,000 kg CO2e and 2021 at approximately 270,414,000 kg CO2e, which included both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company has previously committed to reducing annual CO2 emissions from approximately 22,000 metric tons to zero for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2018. It is important to note that AUDI's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Volkswagen AG, which influences its sustainability initiatives and targets. Overall, AUDI is on track to meet its long-term climate goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to reducing its ecological footprint in the automotive industry.
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2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 268,761,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
Scope 2 | 394,138,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
Scope 3 | 65,362,098,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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AUDI is not participating in any 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.