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Dongfeng Motor

Dongfeng Motor Corporation, commonly referred to as Dongfeng, is a prominent player in the automotive industry, headquartered in Wuhan, China (CN). Established in 1968, the company has evolved into one of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world, with a diverse operational footprint across Asia, Europe, and beyond. Specialising in the production of commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and automotive components, Dongfeng is renowned for its innovative designs and commitment to quality. The company’s core offerings include trucks, buses, and electric vehicles, which are distinguished by their advanced technology and reliability. With a strong market position, Dongfeng has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships with global automotive giants. This has bolstered its reputation as a leader in the automotive sector, making it a key contributor to the evolution of transportation solutions in the modern era.

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31

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Dongfeng Motor's score of 31 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dongfeng Motor's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Dongfeng Motor reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,471,500,000 kg CO2e, comprising 32,820,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 114,330,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 147,150,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 1,687,600,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 39,690,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 129,070,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 168,760,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Dongfeng has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, the company reported total emissions of approximately 2,066,500,000 kg CO2e, which included 49,490,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 157,160,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 206,650,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This indicates a positive trend towards emission reduction, as emissions decreased from 2019's total of about 2,220,100,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, Dongfeng has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions per unit of output, as evidenced by its reported emissions per RMB10,000 output value, which has shown a gradual decline over the years.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dongfeng Motor's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Dongfeng Motor is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Dongfeng Motor is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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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