Tata Motors Limited, a prominent player in the automotive industry, is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Founded in 1945, the company has evolved into a global powerhouse, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America. Specialising in the manufacture of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and electric vehicles, Tata Motors is renowned for its innovative designs and commitment to sustainability. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the launch of the Tata Nano, once hailed as the world's most affordable car, and a strong push towards electric mobility with models like the Tata Nexon EV. With a robust market position, Tata Motors continues to lead in the Indian automotive sector, recognised for its quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology.
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Tata Motors's score of 38 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Tata Motors reported total carbon emissions of approximately 63306000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 225252000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 196339000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions related to franchises. The total Scope 3 emissions also included 10458000 kg CO2e from business travel and 13899000 kg CO2e from employee commuting. The use of sold products accounted for a staggering 172269033000 kg CO2e, highlighting the substantial impact of their product lifecycle. In India, the emissions for the same year were approximately 43325000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 164749000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with total Scope 3 emissions reaching about 160975271000 kg CO2e. This data indicates a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Tata Motors has made commitments towards reducing its carbon footprint, although specific near-term and long-term reduction targets have been removed or expired. The company is currently classified as having committed to near-term targets, but no net-zero commitment has been established. The absence of specific reduction targets suggests a need for clearer climate action strategies moving forward. Overall, Tata Motors's emissions data reflects a significant environmental impact, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, and underscores the importance of robust climate commitments to mitigate their carbon footprint in the automotive sector.
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 110,267,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 407,792,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 |
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Tata Motors is participating in some 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.