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Continental

Continental AG, commonly known as Continental, is a leading global automotive supplier headquartered in Hanover, Germany. Founded in 1871, the company has evolved into a key player in the automotive industry, with major operational regions across Europe, North America, and Asia. Continental is renowned for its innovative solutions in tyre manufacturing, automotive safety, and vehicle electronics. The company’s core products include high-performance tyres, advanced driver assistance systems, and cutting-edge mobility solutions, all distinguished by their commitment to quality and sustainability. Continental's market position is bolstered by its significant achievements, including numerous awards for technological advancements and a strong focus on research and development. With a rich history and a forward-thinking approach, Continental continues to shape the future of mobility.

DitchCarbon Score

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69

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

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Continental's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Continental reported total carbon emissions of approximately 67,173,100 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 161,504,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a staggering 78,510,936,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company's total emissions for the year amounted to about 83,000,000 kg CO2e when combining Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Continental has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 75% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions over the same timeframe. By 2040, Continental aims for 100% carbon neutrality in its own operations, encompassing both Scope 1 and market-based Scope 2 emissions, in line with the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol. The company has also established interim targets, including reducing its own emissions to 0.7 million metric tons of CO2 by 2030, representing a reduction of over 20% compared to 2023 levels. These initiatives reflect Continental's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the automotive sector.

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Scope 1
659,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
1,857,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
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000,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Continental's primary industry is Sale, maintenance, repair of motor vehicles, motor vehicles parts, motorcycles, motor cycles parts and accessoiries, which is very low 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. This request for Continental is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Continental is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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