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ZF Friedrichshafen AG, widely recognised as ZF, is a pioneering global technology company with its headquarters in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Founded in 1915, ZF stands as a leading supplier within the motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers industry, operating across major operational regions worldwide.
The company excels in developing and manufacturing advanced mobility solutions, integrating intelligent mechanical systems with digital capabilities. These comprehensive offerings encompass state-of-the-art drivetrain, chassis, and active and passive safety technology, driving innovation in areas like autonomous driving and electric mobility. As a significant force in both the automotive and industrial technology sectors, ZF consistently shapes the future of next-generation mobility.
78
DitchCarbon score
+46 vs industry average
Zf’s score of 78 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.388
20182025
The Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 35% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Zf's reported carbon emissions
ZF, a German company in the motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers industry, reported its most recent carbon emissions for 2025 as approximately 69.45 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 226 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of 36 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 69.19 billion kg CO2e.
Looking at previous years, ZF's total emissions were approximately 68.08 billion kg CO2e in 2024 and approximately 83.51 billion kg CO2e in 2023.
ZF has set ambitious climate commitments, with its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets stating a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 80% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, ZF aims to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 40% per million euros in sales by 2030, also from a 2019 base year. The company also commits to increasing its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 10% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. Furthermore, ZF has an ambition to achieve net-zero emissions across all three scopes by 2040. The target of using 100% renewable energies in all plants was brought forward from 2030 to 2025.
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Zf’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
80% reduction in Scope 2
ZF Friedrichshafen AG commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 80% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
On track80%
2030
80% reduction in Scope 1
ZF Friedrichshafen AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 80% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
Behind target80%
2030
40% reduction in scope 3 downstream
ZF Friedrichshafen AG commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions 40% per million euros in sales by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
Insufficient data40%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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