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Michelin Sustainability Profile

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Michelin, officially known as Michelin Group, is a leading global tyre manufacturer headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France. Founded in 1889, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the tyre industry, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Michelin is renowned for its innovative products, including passenger car tyres, truck tyres, and specialty tyres for various vehicles, which are distinguished by their commitment to safety, performance, and sustainability. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as the introduction of the radial tyre, which revolutionised the industry. Michelin's dedication to quality and technological advancement has solidified its position as one of the top tyre manufacturers worldwide, consistently earning accolades for its performance and environmental initiatives. With a strong focus on research and development, Michelin continues to lead the way in tyre innovation, ensuring a safer and more efficient driving experience for consumers globally.

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97

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rubber and Plastic Products 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.

18

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Michelin's score of 97 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Michelin's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Michelin reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 15,000,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 956,909,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,069,582,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 12,652,988,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 47.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, and a 27.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Michelin's long-term commitment includes achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This encompasses a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by the same year, with the targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to align with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company has also committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030, further demonstrating its dedication to climate action. Michelin's initiatives reflect a comprehensive approach to sustainability, addressing emissions across all scopes and engaging suppliers to adopt science-based targets.

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Scope 1
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0,000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Michelin's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Michelin's primary industry is Rubber and Plastic Products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Michelin'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 Michelin is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Michelin's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Michelin's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 7% last year and decreased by approximately 15% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 71% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
71%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
7%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Capital Goods
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Franchises
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2%
Employee Commuting
2%
Investments
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Michelin'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.

Michelin 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.

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

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