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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Continental's score of 44 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Continental's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Continental AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 103,620,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 690,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 215,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 102,730,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the use of sold products and other activities. Continental has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions over the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Continental's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change, focusing on both direct and indirect emissions associated with its operations and products.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Continental 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.
