Zf
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, commonly known as ZF, is a global leader in driveline and chassis technology, headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Founded in 1915, ZF has established itself as a key player in the automotive and industrial sectors, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including advanced transmission systems, electric drive technologies, and active safety solutions. ZF's commitment to sustainability and digitalisation sets it apart in the competitive landscape, enabling the development of smart mobility solutions. With a strong market position, ZF has achieved numerous milestones, including strategic acquisitions and partnerships that enhance its technological capabilities. As a pioneer in the automotive industry, ZF continues to shape the future of mobility through its cutting-edge engineering and commitment to excellence.
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Zf's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, ZF Friedrichshafen AG reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 229,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 649,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The company's Scope 3 emissions were notably high, reaching approximately 67,205,000,000 kg CO2e, with the majority stemming from the use of sold products (about 51,363,000,000 kg CO2e). ZF has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This target is part of a broader strategy that includes increasing the sourcing of renewable electricity from 10% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. Additionally, ZF aims to cut its Scope 3 emissions by 40% per million euros in sales by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline. The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040, aligning with its "Next Generation Mobility" strategy. ZF's climate initiatives are supported by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which validates their targets as consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, ZF Friedrichshafen AG's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability, with a clear focus on significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions over the coming years.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Zf 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.
