Daimler Truck
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 score of 20 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Daimler Truck's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Daimler Truck reported total carbon emissions of approximately 369,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 289,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 659,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a continued commitment to reducing emissions, as seen in previous years where emissions were 366,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 385,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 344,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 for Scope 1. Daimler Truck has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company has demonstrated a gradual decrease in emissions over the years, indicating a focus on sustainability and climate responsibility. The emissions per vehicle have also been reported, with specific CO₂e emissions for trucks at approximately 791 kg per vehicle in 2021 and for buses at about 746 kg per vehicle in 2023. Overall, Daimler Truck's emissions data reflects a commitment to addressing climate change, although further details on specific reduction targets and initiatives would enhance their sustainability narrative.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 420,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 433,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Daimler Truck is not committed to any 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.
