Volkswagen
Volkswagen AG, commonly known as Volkswagen or VW, is a leading automotive manufacturer headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Established 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 brand is committed to sustainability, investing heavily in electric vehicle technology and mobility solutions. With a strong market position, Volkswagen consistently ranks among the top automotive manufacturers worldwide, achieving notable milestones such as the introduction of the ID. series, which marks its transition towards electric mobility. The company’s dedication to excellence and innovation 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 Vehicles 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 38 is higher than 88% 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 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 413.9 million tonnes CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 4.03 million tonnes (Scope 1), 1.96 million tonnes (Scope 2), and 413.95 million tonnes (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, Volkswagen aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold light-duty vehicles by 30% per vehicle kilometre by 2030. Volkswagen's subsidiary, Scania CV, has also established a target to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 20% per vehicle kilometre by 2025, based on a 2015 baseline. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Volkswagen's dedication to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact.
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Add to project2010 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| 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 |
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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.
