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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.

35

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 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.

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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 at approximately 100,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 128,900,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has made a commitment to the Amazon Climate Pledge, signed on 25 August 2020, which underscores its dedication to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Daimler's emissions data shows a trend of decreasing emissions over the years, with notable reductions in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. For instance, in 2021, Scope 1 emissions were reported at approximately 681,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions at about 466,000,000 kg CO2e. The company is actively working towards enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Daimler's commitment to climate action aligns with industry standards, reflecting a proactive approach to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable practices within the automotive sector.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
1,895,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
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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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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