General Motors

General Motors's reported carbon emissions

General Motors (GM), headquartered in the US and operating in the motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers industry, reported total global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 392.2 billion kg CO2e for 2024. This figure includes Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For Scope 1 emissions, GM reported approximately 1.24 billion kg CO2e in 2024. Scope 2 emissions, calculated on a market-based approach, were approximately 1.07 billion kg CO2e, while location-based Scope 2 emissions were approximately 2.37 billion kg CO2e in the same year. The vast majority of GM's emissions originate from Scope 3, with approximately 388.44 billion kg CO2e reported in 2024, primarily driven by the use of sold products (approximately 250.80 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 90.18 billion kg CO2e). GM has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims for carbon neutrality in its global products and operations by 2040. As part of its commitment to science-based targets, GM has pledged to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 72% by 2035 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold light-duty vehicles are targeted for a reduction of 51% per vehicle kilometre by 2035, also from a 2018 baseline. GM also aims to power its global operations with 100% renewable electricity by 2050.