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.
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Continental's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Continental reported total carbon emissions of approximately 671,731,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 161,504,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 78,510,936,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. Continental has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. By 2030, the company aims to achieve a 75% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from a 2019 baseline, alongside a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions. Additionally, Continental is committed to reaching carbon neutrality in its own operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2040. The company has also established interim targets, aiming to reduce its emissions to 0.7 million metric tons of CO2 by 2030, representing a reduction of over 20% compared to 2023 levels. This commitment is part of a broader strategy to enhance energy efficiency, switch to renewable energy sources, and neutralise unavoidable emissions through carbon removal initiatives. Continental's climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their reduction targets are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 659,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,857,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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