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.
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Industry Intensity
Rubber and Plastic Products has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Rubber and Plastic Products industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Michelin's reported carbon emissions
Michelin, a company operating in the rubber and plastic products industry (25) with its headquarters in France (FR), reported a total of approximately 13.8 billion kg CO2e in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for the year 2025. This breaks down into approximately 826.3 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 860.3 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a substantial 137.1 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions.
For the reporting year 2024, Michelin's total emissions were approximately 14.8 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 956.9 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, around 1.1 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 143.7 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 15.9 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 1.3 billion kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at approximately 13.6 billion kg CO2e.
Michelin has established several significant climate commitments. They aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 47.2% by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline. Furthermore, they have committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 27.5% within the same timeframe. The company also has a long-term ambition to reach net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050, with a specific commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year. They also aim for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same long-term timeframe. Michelin's targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as being compatible with a trajectory limiting global warming to 1.5°C, in alignment with the Paris Agreement.
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Michelin’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Meeting this stricter target would prepare us to aim for car…
Meeting this stricter target would prepare us to aim for carbon neutrality across our manufacturing base by 2050.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives

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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Climate Action 100
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