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Transport Equipment Manufacturing
US
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Motional, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Motional, Inc., a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and Asia. Founded in 2020, the company emerged from a partnership between industry giants, aiming to revolutionise transportation through innovative self-driving solutions. Motional focuses on developing advanced driver-assistance systems and fully autonomous vehicles, distinguished by their commitment to safety and reliability. The company has achieved notable milestones, including successful partnerships with major ride-hailing services, positioning itself as a key player in the rapidly evolving autonomous vehicle market. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Motional continues to push the boundaries of mobility technology, striving to make autonomous driving a safe and accessible reality for all.

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67

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Transport Equipment 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Motional, Inc.'s score of 67 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

82%

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Motional, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Hyundai Motor Company

Motional, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions data. While no direct emissions data is provided, Motional's climate initiatives are likely aligned with those of its parent company, Hyundai Motor Company. Hyundai has made significant strides in sustainability, including commitments to reduce emissions and enhance environmental performance across its operations. Motional's climate strategy may include participation in initiatives such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and RE100, both of which are cascaded from Hyundai Motor Company. These initiatives focus on transparency in emissions reporting and transitioning to renewable energy sources, respectively. As a subsidiary, Motional may also benefit from Hyundai's broader sustainability goals, although specific reduction targets or achievements for Motional itself have not been disclosed. The company’s commitment to addressing climate change is expected to align with industry standards, reflecting a growing emphasis on reducing carbon footprints within the automotive and technology sectors.

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1,598,715,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Motional, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Motional, Inc.'s primary industry is Transport Equipment Manufacturing, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Motional, Inc.'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 Motional, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Motional, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Motional, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 1% last year and increased significantly since 2016, 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 "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 78% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
78%
Purchased Goods and Services
16%
Investments
4%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

Motional, Inc.'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.

Motional, Inc. 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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