Byd Auto
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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Byd Auto's score of 14 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Byd Auto's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Byd Auto reported total emissions of approximately 12,341,455,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 931,916,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 11,409,539,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 8,061,970,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 550,932,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 7,511,038,000 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it appear to have set Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets. Byd Auto's emissions intensity has varied, with a Scope 1 and 2 emission factor of approximately 0.1413 in 2023, down from about 0.1208 in 2022, indicating a potential focus on improving efficiency despite rising absolute emissions. Byd Auto's climate commitments and strategies remain unclear, as no specific pledges or documented reduction targets have been identified. The company operates within a rapidly evolving automotive industry, where emissions reduction and sustainability are increasingly critical.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 315,610,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,903,502,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Byd Auto 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.
