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
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Daimler's score of 38 is higher than 94% 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 (Mercedes-Benz AG) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 538,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 83,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with a total of 621,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, Daimler targets a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per vehicle kilometre by 2030, also from a 2018 baseline. Historically, Daimler's emissions have fluctuated, with significant figures recorded in previous years, such as 8,923,000,000 kg CO2e in 2009, which included Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. The company has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, with a commitment to align its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its strategies are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Daimler's long-term vision includes achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability in the automotive sector. The company is actively working towards these goals through various initiatives and innovations aimed at reducing emissions across its operations and product lifecycle.
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Add to project| 1994 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
