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 Scope 1 emissions at about 600,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at about 100,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 total of approximately 128,900,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 1,306,966,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 538,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 930,000,000 kg CO2e. Daimler has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions from its production plants (Scope 1 and 2) by 80% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels. The company has already achieved a 50% reduction target for these scopes by 2030. Furthermore, Daimler aims for a net carbon-neutral new vehicle fleet across the entire value chain by 2039. The company is also focused on reducing lifecycle CO2 emissions per passenger car by at least 50% by 2030, using 2020 as a baseline. Additionally, it plans to cut CO2 emissions in logistics by 60% by 2039 compared to 2021 levels. Daimler's emissions data is sourced from its parent company, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, and reflects a commitment to sustainability and climate action within the automotive industry.
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| 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 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 |
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