BMW Group
BMW Group, officially known as Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, is a leading global automotive manufacturer headquartered in Munich, Germany. Founded in 1916, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the luxury vehicle segment, with a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. The BMW Group operates primarily in the automotive industry, focusing on the design, production, and sale of premium vehicles under the BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce brands. Renowned for their innovative engineering and performance, BMW vehicles are distinguished by their dynamic driving experience and cutting-edge technology. With a commitment to sustainability and electric mobility, BMW Group has made significant strides in the development of electric and hybrid models, positioning itself as a leader in the transition to greener transportation. The company’s dedication to quality and innovation has earned it a prominent market position, consistently ranking among the top luxury car manufacturers worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does BMW Group'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
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Industry Benchmark
BMW Group's score of 42 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
BMW Group's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, BMW Group reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 134.7 million tonnes CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 713,933 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 110,141 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 133.9 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects the company's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. BMW Group has set ambitious targets to significantly reduce its emissions by 2030. The company aims to achieve an 80% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions per vehicle produced, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, it plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 50% per vehicle kilometre and reduce emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream transportation and distribution services, by 22% per vehicle sold, all by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. BMW Group's commitment includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to sustainability in the automotive sector.
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Add to project2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 409,911,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 933,097,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 618,340,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 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.
BMW Group 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.
