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Gac

GAC Group, also known as Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd., is a prominent player in the automotive industry, headquartered in Guangzhou, China. Founded in 1997, GAC has rapidly expanded its operations across various regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its diverse range of vehicles, including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and electric vehicles, distinguished by their innovative technology and quality craftsmanship. GAC's commitment to research and development has led to significant milestones, such as partnerships with global automotive giants and the launch of its own GAC Motor brand. With a strong market position, GAC has garnered accolades for its advanced manufacturing processes and sustainable practices, making it a key competitor in the global automotive landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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9

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Gac's score of 9 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gac's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, GAC reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,060,904,150 kg CO2e, comprising 143,473,580 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 917,430,580 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a continued commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint, with a notable reduction in emissions intensity over the years. From 2020 to 2023, GAC has demonstrated a significant decrease in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions reducing from 353,775,500 kg CO2e in 2020 to 143,473,580 kg CO2e in 2023, and Scope 2 emissions decreasing from 1,174,737,700 kg CO2e to 917,430,580 kg CO2e in the same period. This trend indicates a proactive approach to sustainability and carbon management. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, GAC's emissions data reflects an ongoing effort to improve their environmental performance. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use, suggesting a potential area for future focus. Overall, GAC's emissions data and trends highlight their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint and enhancing their sustainability practices within the automotive industry.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gac's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium 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. Gac is headquartered in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Gac 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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