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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Volkswagen's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Volkswagen's score of 74 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Volkswagen's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Volkswagen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 429,120,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes, with Scope 1 emissions at about 3,000,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,960,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions significantly higher. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net carbon neutrality by 2050. Volkswagen has established a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products of light-duty vehicles by 30% per vehicle kilometre by 2030. Volkswagen's subsidiary, Scania CV, has a more immediate goal of reducing Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 20% per vehicle kilometre by 2025, based on a 2015 baseline. The company’s long-term strategy includes a significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels. These initiatives reflect Volkswagen's commitment to addressing climate change and aligning with global sustainability standards.
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| 2010 | 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 |
| 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 |
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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 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.
