Polestar
Polestar, officially known as Polestar Automotive Holding UK Limited, is a Swedish electric performance car manufacturer headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden (SE). Founded in 2017, Polestar has quickly established itself in the automotive industry, focusing on high-performance electric vehicles (EVs) that combine sustainability with cutting-edge technology. The company operates primarily in Europe, North America, and Asia, offering a range of innovative models, including the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3. These vehicles are distinguished by their sleek design, advanced connectivity features, and commitment to carbon neutrality. Polestar has garnered attention for its unique approach to performance and sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in the electric vehicle market. With a strong emphasis on design and engineering excellence, Polestar continues to achieve significant milestones, contributing to the evolution of the automotive landscape.
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Polestar's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Polestar reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,550,778,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 48,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 22,818,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 1,527,912,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the largest components of Scope 3 emissions stem from purchased goods and services (about 1,011,054,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 333,627,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2023, Polestar's total emissions were about 1,856,786,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 198,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 10,234,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 1,769,258,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. Polestar has set an ambitious target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% per vehicle sold by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects the company's dedication to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for climate action. All emissions data is sourced directly from Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC, with no cascaded data from parent organisations. The company continues to disclose comprehensive emissions across all scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate commitments.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 897,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,136,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 422,672,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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