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BMW Group

BMW Group, officially known as Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, is a leading global automotive manufacturer headquartered in Munich, Germany. Established in 1916, the company has evolved into a powerhouse in the luxury vehicle segment, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Specialising in premium automobiles, motorcycles, and bicycles, BMW Group is renowned for its innovative engineering and commitment to sustainability. The company’s core brands—BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce—offer a unique blend of performance, luxury, and cutting-edge technology, setting them apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, BMW Group has achieved numerous accolades, including recognition for its advancements in electric mobility and autonomous driving technologies. As a pioneer in the automotive industry, BMW Group continues to shape the future of mobility while maintaining its legacy of excellence.

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.

64

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.

18

Industry Benchmark

BMW Group's score of 64 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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BMW Group's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, BMW Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 134,699,641,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,400 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 110,141,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 133,875,567,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has set ambitious targets to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, aiming for an 80% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per vehicle produced, based on a 2019 baseline. Additionally, BMW Group is committed to a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products per vehicle kilometre and a 22% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream transportation and distribution services per vehicle sold. 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. BMW Group's commitment to sustainability also includes a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. The company continues to focus on innovative strategies to enhance energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint across its operations and supply chain.

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Scope 2
847,500,000
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Scope 3
438,807,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. BMW Group's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium 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. BMW Group is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

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.

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

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