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Volkswagen Financial Services

Volkswagen Financial Services AG, commonly referred to as VWFS, is a leading provider of automotive financial solutions headquartered in Denmark. Established in 1949, the company has evolved to serve major operational regions across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, solidifying its position within the automotive finance industry. VWFS offers a comprehensive range of services, including vehicle financing, leasing, and insurance solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of customers and dealers alike. What sets VWFS apart is its commitment to innovative digital solutions and customer-centric services, enhancing the overall ownership experience. With a strong market presence, VWFS has achieved notable milestones, including significant partnerships and a robust portfolio of financial products. As a trusted name in automotive finance, Volkswagen Financial Services continues to drive growth and innovation in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Volkswagen Financial Services'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.

28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Volkswagen Financial Services's score of 28 is higher than 77% 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 Financial Services's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 308,470 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 127,347,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 6,334,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's ongoing commitment to transparency in its carbon footprint across various scopes of emissions. In 2022, VWFS disclosed Scope 1 emissions of about 261,912 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 43,090 kg CO2e. The company has shown a consistent approach to monitoring and reporting its emissions, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been outlined in the available data. VWFS's emissions data reflects its operations on a global scale, with significant emissions attributed to mobile and stationary combustion. The company has not specified any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment in line with industry standards for climate action. Overall, VWFS's emissions reporting underscores the importance of accountability in addressing climate change, while the absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for the company to enhance its climate commitments moving forward.

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20222023
Scope 1
261,912
000,000
Scope 2
43,090
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Volkswagen Financial Services's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Volkswagen Financial Services is headquartered in DK, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 Financial Services is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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