Robert Bosch GmbH
Robert Bosch GmbH, commonly known as Bosch, is a leading global engineering and technology company headquartered in Germany. Founded in 1886, Bosch has established itself as a key player in various industries, including automotive technology, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Bosch is renowned for its innovative solutions and commitment to sustainability. The company offers a diverse range of products and services, from advanced automotive components to smart home appliances, distinguished by their quality and reliability. Bosch's dedication to research and development has led to numerous milestones, including significant advancements in automation and connectivity. As a market leader, Bosch continues to shape the future of technology, making it a trusted name in both consumer and industrial sectors.
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Industry Benchmark
Robert Bosch GmbH's score of 40 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Robert Bosch GmbH's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Robert Bosch GmbH reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 335,100,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, their Scope 1 emissions were about 501,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 80,000,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 334,500,000,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which includes emissions from the use of sold products and upstream transportation. Bosch has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 85% and Scope 3 emissions by 15% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 14% in 2018 to 100% by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Bosch's commitment to sustainability reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with significant reduction targets that encompass both direct and indirect emissions.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 458,100,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Robert Bosch GmbH is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
