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Byd Motors LLC

BYD Motors LLC, a subsidiary of the renowned BYD Company Limited, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1995, BYD has rapidly established itself as a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, focusing on sustainable transportation solutions. The company is renowned for its innovative electric buses, trucks, and passenger vehicles, which are distinguished by their cutting-edge battery technology and commitment to environmental sustainability. BYD's unique approach to vertical integration allows for enhanced quality control and efficiency in production. With a strong market position, BYD Motors has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its eco-friendly vehicles and a growing presence in the renewable energy sector. As a pioneer in the EV market, BYD continues to drive the transition towards greener transportation solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Byd Motors LLC'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.

16

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Byd Motors LLC's score of 16 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Byd Motors LLC's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Byd Motors LLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 272,540,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 136,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which pertain to direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling, accounted for about 165,010,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions in the value chain, totalled approximately 107,530,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Despite the significant emissions figures, Byd Motors LLC has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or science-based targets suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments. As the automotive industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, Byd Motors LLC's future strategies will be crucial in addressing climate change and reducing overall emissions.

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2023
Scope 1
136,000
Scope 2
165,010,000
Scope 3
107,530,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Byd Motors LLC's primary industry is Sale, maintenance, repair of motor vehicles, motor vehicles parts, motorcycles, motor cycles parts and accessoiries, 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. Byd Motors LLC is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low 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.

Byd Motors LLC is not committed to any 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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