Daimler Truck Sustainability Profile
Daimler Truck AG, a leading player in the global commercial vehicle industry, is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Founded in 2021 as a spin-off from Daimler AG, the company has quickly established itself as a key provider of innovative transport solutions across Europe, North America, and Asia. Specialising in the manufacture of trucks, buses, and related services, Daimler Truck is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, including electric and autonomous vehicles. The company’s diverse portfolio includes well-known brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, and Fuso, each offering unique features that cater to various market needs. With a strong market position and a focus on digitalisation, Daimler Truck continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a pioneer in the commercial vehicle sector.
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Daimler Truck's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Daimler Truck reported total carbon emissions of approximately 389,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 241,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 388,247,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined amounted to about 630,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of approximately 369,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 289,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), with total Scope 1 and 2 emissions reaching around 659,000,000 kg CO2e. Daimler Truck has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 across all scopes. Specifically, the company targets a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from all production sites by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects their alignment with the Paris Climate Agreement, striving to achieve CO2-neutral transportation by 2050. The emissions data is sourced directly from Daimler Truck Holding AG, with no cascaded data from parent organizations. The company is actively working towards its long-term climate goals while maintaining transparency in its emissions reporting.
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| 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,056,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,882,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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Daimler Truck's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 95% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Daimler Truck's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Daimler Truck has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
