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Motor Vehicle Retail Services
DE
updated 2 months ago

Continental Automotive GmbH Sustainability Profile

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Continental Automotive GmbH, commonly referred to as Continental, is a leading global player in the automotive industry, headquartered in Germany. Established in 1871, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as its expansion into advanced driver assistance systems and electric vehicle technologies. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Continental operates across various business areas, including tyre manufacturing, vehicle safety, and connectivity solutions. Its core products, such as innovative braking systems and cutting-edge infotainment technologies, set the company apart through their emphasis on safety and sustainability. Recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation, Continental holds a prominent market position, consistently ranking among the top automotive suppliers worldwide. The company’s dedication to research and development continues to drive its success in an ever-evolving industry.

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67

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Continental Automotive GmbH's score of 67 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Continental Automotive GmbH's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Continental Aktiengesellschaft

Continental Automotive GmbH, headquartered in Germany (DE), currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of Continental Aktiengesellschaft, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges from Continental Automotive GmbH, it is important to note that any climate initiatives or targets would likely be aligned with those set by its parent company, Continental Aktiengesellschaft. This includes potential commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from the parent organization. Continental Aktiengesellschaft has established various sustainability initiatives, which may indirectly impact Continental Automotive GmbH's climate strategy. However, without specific emissions data or reduction targets from Continental Automotive GmbH, a detailed assessment of its carbon footprint and climate commitments cannot be provided at this time.

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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
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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
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0,000,000,000
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-
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
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000,000,000,000
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000,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Continental Automotive GmbH's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Continental Automotive GmbH's primary industry is Motor Vehicle Retail Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Continental Automotive GmbH's Location?

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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 Automotive GmbH is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Continental Automotive GmbH's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Continental Automotive GmbH's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 6% last year and increased by approximately 814% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 79% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
79%
Purchased Goods and Services
14%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%

Continental Automotive GmbH's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Continental Automotive GmbH has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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