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Volkswagen Leasing GmbH Sustainability Profile

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Volkswagen Leasing GmbH, a prominent subsidiary of the Volkswagen Financial Services AG, is headquartered in Germany and operates extensively across Europe. Established in 1994, the company has become a key player in the automotive leasing industry, providing tailored financial solutions for both private and commercial customers. Specialising in vehicle leasing and fleet management, Volkswagen Leasing offers a diverse range of services that cater to the unique needs of its clients. Their commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction sets them apart in a competitive market. With a strong focus on sustainability, the company also supports the transition to electric mobility through flexible leasing options. Recognised for its reliability and comprehensive service offerings, Volkswagen Leasing GmbH continues to strengthen its market position, contributing significantly to the overall success of the Volkswagen Group.

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53

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Volkswagen Leasing GmbH's score of 53 is higher than 73% 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 Leasing GmbH's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Volkswagen Financial Services Overseas Aktiengesellschaft

Volkswagen Leasing GmbH, headquartered in Germany, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, which cascades its climate commitments and emissions data through its corporate family structure. As part of its climate initiatives, Volkswagen AG has set various reduction targets, although specific details regarding these targets for Volkswagen Leasing GmbH are not disclosed. The company is involved in broader sustainability efforts aligned with the initiatives of its parent company, including participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are managed at the level of Volkswagen AG. While Volkswagen Leasing GmbH does not report its own emissions figures, it is important to note that it inherits climate commitments and performance metrics from Volkswagen Financial Services Overseas Aktiengesellschaft, which operates at a cascade level of 2. This relationship indicates a structured approach to sustainability within the Volkswagen Group, focusing on reducing carbon footprints across its subsidiaries. In summary, Volkswagen Leasing GmbH is committed to climate action through its affiliation with Volkswagen AG, although specific emissions data and reduction targets for the company itself are currently unavailable.

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20102012201320232024
Scope 1
4,320,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
-
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Volkswagen Leasing GmbH's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Volkswagen Leasing GmbH'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.

How Carbon Intensive is Volkswagen Leasing GmbH's Location?

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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. This request for Volkswagen Leasing GmbH is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Volkswagen Leasing GmbH's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Volkswagen Leasing GmbH's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and increased by approximately 26% since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 73% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
73%
Purchased Goods and Services
21%
Capital Goods
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Downstream Leased Assets
1%
Franchises
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Volkswagen Leasing GmbH's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Volkswagen Leasing GmbH has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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