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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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.
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Industry Benchmark
Volkswagen's score of 89 is higher than 100% 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 significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 3600000000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 500000000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a staggering 408580000000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes, with Scope 3 emissions primarily driven by the use of sold products, which accounted for about 296904121000 kg CO2e. Volkswagen has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 30% improvement in the total life-cycle carbon footprint of their passenger cars and light commercial vehicles by 2025, compared to 2015 levels. Additionally, they plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in production by 30% in absolute terms from 2018 levels by 2030. This commitment extends to a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions per vehicle from all plants by 2025, relative to 2010 figures. In terms of long-term goals, Volkswagen aims for net carbon neutrality by 2050, with an interim target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels. The company has also committed to a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, alongside a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products per vehicle kilometre. These initiatives underscore Volkswagen's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact, aligning with industry standards and global climate goals.
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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 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.
