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Continental AG, commonly referred to as Continental, is a leading player in the automotive industry, headquartered in Germany (DE). Founded in 1871, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a key provider in the sale, maintenance, and repair of motor vehicles, as well as motor vehicle parts, motorcycles, and accessories.
With a strong presence across Europe and beyond, Continental is renowned for its innovative tyre solutions and advanced automotive technologies. The company’s core offerings include high-performance tyres, vehicle safety systems, and cutting-edge electronic components, all designed to enhance vehicle performance and safety.
Continental's commitment to quality and sustainability has positioned it as a market leader, achieving numerous accolades for its contributions to automotive excellence and environmental responsibility.
92
DitchCarbon score
+53 vs industry average
Continental’s score of 92 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Motor Vehicle Retail Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.167
20182025
The Motor Vehicle Retail Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 38% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Continental's reported carbon emissions
Continental, headquartered in Germany, reported total emissions of approximately 83.46 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 599.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 107.78 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 82.75 billion kg CO2e. A significant portion of their Scope 3 emissions in 2025 came from the use of sold products, accounting for 68.54 billion kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services, at 8.81 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, Continental's total emissions in 2024 were approximately 100.25 billion kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of 671.73 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 161.50 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 99.42 billion kg CO2e.
Continental has set several climate commitments and reduction targets:
- Near-term Targets:
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 75% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, also validated by the SBTi.
- An interim target to reduce own emissions (Scope 1 and market-based Scope 2) to 0.7 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent by 2030, representing a further reduction of over 20% compared to 2023.
- An additional Public Sustainability Target (PST) aims to reduce Scope 1 and market-based Scope 2 GHG emissions to an absolute value of 0.5 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent by 2035.
- Long-term Targets:
- Achieve 100% carbon neutrality in their own operations (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 2040.
- Aspire to achieve carbon neutrality across all scopes by 2050.
Historically, Continental aimed to reduce specific CO2 emissions, energy and water consumption, and waste generation by 20% by 2020, using 2013 as a baseline. Following a switch to green electricity for reported energy consumption in fiscal 2020, Continental observed a 70% reduction in total CO2 emissions compared to fiscal 2019. All reported emissions data and targets are directly from Continental Aktiengesellschaft.
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Continental’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
75% reduction in Scope 1
Continental AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 75% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
Insufficient data75%
2030
75% reduction in Scope 2
Continental AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 75% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
Insufficient data75%
2030
30% reduction in scope 3 total
In addition, Continental AG commits to reduce indirect use-phase emissions associated with products used in motor vehicles 30% over the same…
Insufficient data30%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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