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Tesla, Inc., commonly referred to as Tesla, is a leading American company specialising in the design and manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers within the automotive industry. Headquartered in the United States, Tesla has established a significant presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, reflecting its global reach. Founded in 2003, the company has achieved numerous milestones, notably pioneering electric vehicle technology and sustainable transportation solutions.
Tesla’s core offerings include electric cars, battery energy storage systems, and solar energy products, distinguished by their innovative technology, long-range capabilities, and advanced autonomous driving features. As a market leader in electric mobility, Tesla has garnered a reputation for pushing industry boundaries and setting standards in clean transportation. Its notable achievements position it at the forefront of the transition to sustainable mobility worldwide.
16
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-16 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
High
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.388
20182025
The Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 35% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Tesla's reported carbon emissions
Tesla Inc., a US-headquartered company in the motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers industry, reported its most recent Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for 2025. Its Scope 1 emissions were 302,000,000 kg CO2e and its Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were 837,000,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, Tesla reported Scope 1 emissions of 302,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of 754,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Tesla's Scope 1 emissions were 21,100,000 kg CO2e, with no Scope 2 or 3 data disclosed for that year.
For 2022, Tesla disclosed comprehensive emissions data:
- Scope 1 emissions were 202,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were 408,000,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 3 emissions totalled 39,836,000,000 kg CO2e, including:
- Purchased goods and services: 30,701,000,000 kg CO2e
- Capital goods: 4,267,000,000 kg CO2e
- Use of sold products: 3,409,000,000 kg CO2e
- Employee commute: 608,000,000 kg CO2e
- Upstream transportation and distribution: 557,000,000 kg CO2e
- Waste generated in operations: 478,000,000 kg CO2e
- End of life treatment of sold products: 421,000,000 kg CO2e
- Downstream transportation and distribution: 389,000,000 kg CO2e
- Fuel and energy-related activities: 227,000,000 kg CO2e
- Upstream leased assets: 77,000,000 kg CO2e
- Business travel: 37,000,000 kg CO2e
In 2021, Tesla's Scope 1 emissions were 185,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were 403,000,000 kg CO2e.
Tesla is committed to climate action, with its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) status showing as "Committed" across multiple entries, indicating an ongoing commitment to setting emissions reduction targets aligned with climate science. Some previous near-term target commitments have been removed or marked as "Expired commitment," however, there is an "Automakers pathway" extension noted for its commitment. The company is a BA1.5 member, with dates of membership from October 2021.
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Tesla’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
No climate goals have been disclosed for Tesla yet.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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