Hella
Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA, commonly known as Hella, is a leading global automotive supplier headquartered in Lippstadt, Germany. Founded in 1899, Hella has established itself as a key player in the automotive industry, specialising in lighting technology and electronic components. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, the company has achieved significant milestones, including innovations in LED lighting and advanced driver assistance systems. Hella's core products encompass a wide range of automotive lighting solutions, sensors, and electronic control units, distinguished by their quality and cutting-edge technology. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and safety, positioning itself as a trusted partner for major automotive manufacturers worldwide. With a robust market position, Hella continues to drive advancements in vehicle technology, contributing to the future of mobility.
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Hella's score of 31 is lower than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hella's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hella reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,135,600,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the majority at about 10,135,600,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions includes substantial figures such as 6,876,230,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 2,003,270,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. In 2022, Hella's total emissions were approximately 9,440,720,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 49,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 135,000,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a rise in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. For 2020, Hella reported total emissions of about 7,309,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from Scope 3, which was approximately 7,125,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, the total emissions were about 9,741,390,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 57,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 285,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite the detailed emissions data, Hella has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term climate strategy.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 57,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 285,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 7,774,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Hella 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.
