Curious to see the emissions of the organizations you buy from or invest in?
Book a demo for a pilot project
Gentex Corporation, a leading player in the motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1974, Gentex has established itself as a pioneer in the development of advanced automotive technologies, particularly in the realm of electronic dimming mirrors and connected vehicle systems.
With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations globally, Gentex is renowned for its innovative products that enhance driver safety and comfort. The company’s core offerings include auto-dimming rear-view mirrors, camera-based systems, and advanced driver assistance technologies, all designed to improve visibility and reduce accidents.
Gentex's commitment to quality and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, earning numerous accolades for its contributions to automotive safety and technology advancements.
32
DitchCarbon score
+1 vs industry average
Gentex’s score of 32 is lower than 46% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Part of the Sustainability team at Gentex?
- Control how your company's emission story is told
- Respond to customers efficiently
- See who's viewing your profile
Industry Intensity
High
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.388
20182025
The Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 35% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Gentex's reported carbon emissions
Gentex, a US-based company in the Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers industry, reported its 2024 Scope 1 emissions as approximately 10.9 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions as approximately 103.7 million kg CO2e. For 2023, its Scope 1 emissions were approximately 11.8 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were about 100.0 million kg CO2e. In 2022, Gentex's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 11.7 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were about 93.3 million kg CO2e. Gentex has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions.
Gentex has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by at least 2049. The company also targets a 15% reduction in overall emissions below 2020 levels by 2026, and a 40% reduction below 2020 levels by 2031. Furthermore, Gentex is committed to a 70% reduction in overall emissions below 2020 levels by 2041. Specific to Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, Gentex targets a 15% reduction below 2020 levels by 2026, a 40% reduction below 2020 levels by 2031, and a 70% reduction below 2020 levels by 2041.
Assessing Gentex as a supplier or portfolio company?
- See verified emissions data for over 2 million organizations
- View emissions forecasts for Gentex and the organizations you buy from or invest in
- Get PCAF data quality (DQ) scores, including for private organizations
Gentex’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
Showing SBTi-validated targets only. Sign up or sign in to see all disclosed climate targets.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
See details
Not active
Carbon Disclosure Project
Sign in to view
Active
The Climate Pledge
See details
Not active
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
See details
Not active
RE 100
See details
Not active
Climate Action 100
See details
Not active
Emissions comparison with industry peers
View similar organisationsCompanyCountryIndustryLast updatedScoreDetails
Gentex30 days ago
32
JPAir-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment ManufacturingView
5 days ago
80
Need this data for financed emissions?
PCAF scored Scope 1, 2 and 3 for 2M+ organizations, including private ones.
Usage policy
You’re welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL. Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.
See our License Agreement for more details.
Where does DitchCarbondata come from?
Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers
Learn more