Magna International Inc., commonly known as Magna, is a leading global automotive supplier headquartered in California. Founded in 1957, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of automotive systems, Magna is renowned for its innovative solutions across various business areas, including body and chassis, powertrain, and electronics. With a commitment to sustainability and advanced technology, Magna offers a diverse range of products and services that set it apart in the competitive automotive industry. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in engineering and manufacturing. As a prominent player in the market, Magna continues to drive advancements in vehicle design and production, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for automotive manufacturers worldwide.
How does Magna's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Mean score of companies in the Furniture 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.
Magna's score of 91 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Magna International Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 58.4 billion kg CO2e, comprising 424,561,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,150,656,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, targeting carbon neutrality in its European operations by 2025 and globally by 2030. These commitments include a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Furthermore, Magna aims for a significant long-term reduction of 90% in all scopes by 2050. Magna's climate strategy aligns with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), which has validated its targets. The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability in the automotive sector.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2010 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 334,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 983,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
Magna's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and decreased by approximately 1% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 52% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Magna has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.


Common questions about Magna's sustainability data and climate commitments
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.