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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Sustainability Profile

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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, a subsidiary of the renowned Daimler AG, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across various regions. Established in 1965, the company has become a leader in the luxury automotive industry, known for its innovative engineering and commitment to quality. Specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of premium vehicles, Mercedes-Benz offers a diverse range of products, including sedans, SUVs, and electric vehicles. The brand is celebrated for its cutting-edge technology, safety features, and performance, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Mercedes-Benz USA has achieved numerous accolades, reinforcing its reputation for excellence and luxury. The company continues to shape the future of mobility, focusing on sustainability and advanced automotive solutions.

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41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC's score of 41 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

61%

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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. However, the company is part of a broader corporate family that includes Mercedes-Benz Group AG, from which it inherits emissions data and climate commitments. As a current subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Mercedes-Benz USA is aligned with the parent company's climate initiatives. The Group has made significant commitments to reduce its carbon footprint, including participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the Climate Action 100+ initiative. These commitments are cascaded down to Mercedes-Benz USA, reflecting the Group's overarching sustainability goals. While specific reduction targets for Mercedes-Benz USA are not detailed, the parent company has set ambitious goals to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire fleet and operations. This includes a focus on reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, as well as addressing Scope 3 emissions through supply chain engagement and product lifecycle management. In summary, while Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC does not currently report specific emissions data, it is committed to the climate initiatives and reduction targets set forth by its parent company, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, which are aimed at fostering a sustainable future in the automotive industry.

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How Carbon Intensive is Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 75% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
75%
Purchased Goods and Services
17%
Capital Goods
2%
Franchises
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Investments
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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