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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
US
updated 7 days ago

Nikola Motor Company

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Nikola Motor Company, often referred to simply as Nikola, is a pioneering force in the automotive industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on developing innovative electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles, primarily targeting the commercial transport sector. With a commitment to sustainability, Nikola aims to revolutionise the way goods are transported, offering unique solutions that combine cutting-edge technology with eco-friendly practices. The company has made significant strides in the market, particularly with its flagship products, including the Nikola Tre and Nikola Badger, which stand out for their advanced engineering and zero-emission capabilities. As a key player in the electric vehicle landscape, Nikola has garnered attention for its ambitious vision and strategic partnerships, positioning itself as a leader in the transition towards cleaner transportation solutions.

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18

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Nikola Motor Company's score of 18 is lower than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nikola Motor Company's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Nikola Corporation

Nikola Motor Company, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Nikola Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, Nikola Motor Company has not established any documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges. The absence of emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that the company is still in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. While no specific emissions figures are provided, it is important to note that the automotive industry is under increasing pressure to reduce carbon footprints and enhance sustainability practices. Companies like Nikola are expected to align with industry standards and frameworks, such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), to demonstrate their commitment to climate action. In summary, Nikola Motor Company is currently lacking detailed emissions data and formal reduction targets, reflecting a broader trend in the industry towards establishing robust climate commitments.

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2023
Scope 1
614,700
Scope 2
4,540,860
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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

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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 Nikola Motor Company is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Nikola Motor Company is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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