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updated 21 days ago

Byd Auto Sustainability Profile

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BYD Auto, officially known as BYD Company Limited, is a leading Chinese automotive manufacturer headquartered in Shenzhen, CN. Founded in 1995, BYD has rapidly evolved into a key player in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable transportation, focusing on electric cars, buses, and batteries. BYD's core products include a diverse range of electric vehicles, from passenger cars to commercial buses, distinguished by their cutting-edge technology and commitment to environmental sustainability. Notable achievements include being one of the largest EV manufacturers globally, with a strong market position bolstered by its extensive research and development efforts. As a pioneer in the green energy sector, BYD continues to shape the future of transportation with its unique blend of performance and eco-friendliness.

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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Retail Services 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Byd Auto's score of 36 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

56%

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Byd Auto's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from BYD Company Limited

BYD Auto, headquartered in China (CN), currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of BYD Company Limited, which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. Despite the lack of specific emissions data, BYD Auto is part of a broader corporate strategy focused on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. However, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available at this time. The absence of specific initiatives or targets suggests that BYD Auto may still be in the process of developing its climate action framework. As a subsidiary, BYD Auto's climate commitments may align with those of its parent company, BYD Company Limited, which is known for its efforts in promoting electric vehicles and renewable energy solutions. This alignment could potentially lead to future emissions reduction strategies and commitments as the company continues to evolve in the automotive industry. In summary, while specific emissions data and reduction targets for BYD Auto are currently unavailable, the company's affiliation with BYD Company Limited suggests a commitment to sustainability and potential future initiatives in carbon emissions reduction.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
199,406,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
3,945,773,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Byd Auto's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Byd Auto's primary industry is Motor Vehicle Retail Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Byd Auto's Location?

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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. This request for Byd Auto is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Byd Auto's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 25% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 95% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
95%
Employee Commuting
5%

Byd Auto's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Byd Auto has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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