Lion Electric
Lion Electric, officially known as Lion Electric Co., is a leading manufacturer of all-electric commercial vehicles, headquartered in Canada. Founded in 2008, the company has rapidly established itself in the electric vehicle industry, focusing on sustainable transportation solutions for urban environments. With major operational regions across North America, Lion Electric is committed to producing zero-emission buses and trucks that cater to various sectors, including public transit and logistics. The company’s core products, such as the Lion6 and Lion8 electric trucks, are distinguished by their innovative design and advanced technology, offering significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Lion Electric has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with various municipalities and school districts, solidifying its position as a key player in the transition to electric mobility. As the demand for eco-friendly transportation continues to grow, Lion Electric remains at the forefront of the industry, driving change towards a more sustainable future.
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Lion Electric's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Lion Electric reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,743,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 73,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 54,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 4,673,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This marks a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 63,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions remained stable at 54,000,000 kg CO2e. However, Scope 3 emissions also saw a minor increase from 4,774,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Over the past few years, Lion Electric has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of about 5,120,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a gradual reduction in emissions over time. Notably, in 2021, emissions were significantly lower at approximately 4,900,000 kg CO2e, showcasing the company's efforts to improve its sustainability practices. Despite these reductions, Lion Electric has not publicly set specific reduction targets or initiatives through frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is actively engaged in climate-related reporting, as evidenced by its participation in the CDP, but lacks formalised reduction commitments at this time. Overall, Lion Electric's emissions data reflects its ongoing journey towards sustainability, with a focus on reducing its environmental impact while navigating the complexities of its operational emissions.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,140,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 498,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,224,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Lion Electric 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.
