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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Daimler's score of 35 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Daimler's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Daimler reported total carbon emissions of approximately 538,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 83,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 621,000,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. Daimler has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint over the years. For instance, in 2021, the company achieved a notable reduction in emissions, reporting approximately 681,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 466,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, which reflects a commitment to sustainability and climate action. Daimler is a signatory of the Climate Pledge, which it joined on 25 August 2020, demonstrating its commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. This pledge aligns with the company's broader climate strategy, focusing on reducing emissions across its operations and supply chain. Overall, Daimler's ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce its carbon emissions underscore its commitment to sustainability and addressing climate change within the automotive industry.
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| 1994 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 541,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 2 | 1,895,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 |
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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.
