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.
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Daimler's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Daimler reported total carbon emissions of approximately 129,600,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 600,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, amounting to around 128,900,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from the use of sold products (approximately 97,000,000,000 kg CO2e). Daimler has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2018 levels. Furthermore, the company plans to reduce these emissions by 80% by the same year. In a long-term goal, Daimler aims for a net carbon-neutral new vehicle fleet across the entire value chain by 2039. These commitments reflect Daimler's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction.
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| 1994 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 |
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