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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited Sustainability Profile

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited, a prestigious British luxury automobile manufacturer, is headquartered in Goodwood, England (GB). Founded in 1904, the company has established itself as a leader in the luxury automotive industry, renowned for its bespoke craftsmanship and innovative engineering. Rolls-Royce primarily focuses on the design and production of high-end vehicles, including the iconic Phantom and the sporty Wraith, each distinguished by unparalleled quality and attention to detail. With a rich heritage marked by key milestones, such as the introduction of the Silver Ghost in 1907, Rolls-Royce has consistently set benchmarks in luxury and performance. The brand's commitment to excellence has solidified its position in the market, making it synonymous with opulence and prestige. Today, Rolls-Royce continues to captivate discerning customers worldwide, offering a unique blend of tradition and modernity in every vehicle.

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83

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited's score of 83 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, which means that any emissions data or climate commitments may be inherited from this parent organisation. As part of its climate commitments, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited aligns with various sustainability initiatives cascaded from Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft. These include participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative, all of which aim to drive significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across the automotive sector. While specific reduction targets or achievements for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited are not detailed, the overarching goals set by its parent company suggest a commitment to reducing emissions in line with global climate targets. The company is expected to contribute to these initiatives, focusing on sustainable practices and innovation in its operations. In summary, while direct emissions data for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited is currently unavailable, the company is part of a broader corporate family that is actively engaged in climate commitments and sustainability efforts through its relationship with Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft.

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How Carbon Intensive is Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited's primary industry is Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited'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 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and increased significantly since 2009, 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 72% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
72%
Purchased Goods and Services
24%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited'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.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited 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
Reduction Actions

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