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Michelin, officially known as Michelin Group, is a leading player in the rubber and plastic products industry, specifically within the tyre manufacturing sector. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, the company operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia, serving a diverse range of markets. Founded in 1889, Michelin has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of the radial tyre, which revolutionised the industry.
The company is renowned for its high-quality tyres for various vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles, as well as its innovative solutions in mobility and sustainable transport. Michelin's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, consistently recognised for its performance and safety standards. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, Michelin continues to set benchmarks in the tyre industry, making it a trusted choice for consumers worldwide.
+74 vs industry average
Michelin’s score of 93 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Rubber and Plastic Products is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Rubber and Plastic Products industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Michelin, a French rubber and plastic products company, reported total emissions of approximately 14.75 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This included about 956.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 1.07 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and around 143.72 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2023, Michelin's total emissions were about 15.94 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1.05 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions at around 1.27 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 13.62 billion kg CO2e. For 2025, Michelin projects total emissions of roughly 13.78 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 826.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 860.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based, and around 137.1 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Michelin has set ambitious climate commitments validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company commits to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 47.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Michelin also aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and downstream transportation and distribution by 27.5% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. For long-term targets, Michelin commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% within the same timeframe. Earlier commitments included a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions from its manufacturing operations by 2030 compared to 2010.
2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
Michelin commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year*. *The target boundary includes land-rela…
2030
47.2% reduction in Scope 2
Michelin commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 47.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year*. *The target boundary includes biogenic…
2030
47.2% reduction in Scope 1
Michelin commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 47.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year*. *The target boundary includes biogenic…
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