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Daimler

Daimler AG, a global leader in the automotive industry, is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Founded in 1890, the company has a rich history marked by innovation and excellence, particularly in the luxury vehicle segment. Daimler operates primarily in Europe, North America, and Asia, with its renowned Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG brands at the forefront of its offerings. The company is celebrated for its premium cars, trucks, and buses, distinguished by cutting-edge technology and superior engineering. Daimler's commitment to sustainability and electric mobility positions it as a forward-thinking player in the automotive landscape. With numerous accolades for safety and performance, Daimler AG continues to solidify its market position as a pioneer in the automotive sector, consistently pushing the boundaries of design and functionality.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Daimler's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Daimler's score of 29 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Daimler's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Daimler reported total carbon emissions of approximately 538,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 83,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 621,000,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. The company has made significant strides in reducing its emissions over the years, with a notable decrease in Scope 1 emissions from approximately 1,067,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 538,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Daimler's climate commitments include signing the Amazon Climate Pledge in August 2020, which underscores its dedication to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The company has not specified any formal reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) but continues to focus on sustainable practices across its operations. Overall, Daimler's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to climate action, with ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability in its production processes and reduce its overall carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
541,000,000
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Scope 2
1,895,000,000
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000,000,000
00,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Daimler's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium 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. Daimler is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Daimler 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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