Volkswagen
Volkswagen AG, commonly known as Volkswagen, is a leading automotive manufacturer headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Founded in 1937, the company has evolved into a global powerhouse in the automotive industry, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Volkswagen is renowned for its diverse range of vehicles, including the iconic Volkswagen Beetle and the popular Golf, which exemplify quality engineering and innovative design. The company is committed to sustainability, investing heavily in electric vehicle technology and digital mobility solutions. With a strong market position, Volkswagen consistently ranks among the top automotive brands worldwide, achieving notable milestones such as the introduction of the ID. series, which marks its transition towards electric mobility. As a pioneer in the automotive sector, Volkswagen continues to shape the future of transportation.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Volkswagen's score of 84 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Volkswagen's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Volkswagen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 408,580,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 3,600,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 500,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 2,600,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based) for Scope 2, and 408,580,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This represents a significant portion of their overall emissions, with Scope 3 emissions primarily arising from the use of sold products, accounting for about 296,904,121,000 kg CO2e. Volkswagen has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared to a 2018 baseline. Additionally, they target a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold light-duty vehicles per vehicle kilometre by 2030. Volkswagen's subsidiary, Scania CV, has committed to a 20% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 2025. The company has also pledged to achieve net carbon neutrality by 2050 and aims for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 2018 levels. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Volkswagen's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2010 | 2012 | 2013 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,320,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Volkswagen 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.
