Adient Sustainability Profile
Adient plc, a leading global provider of automotive seating, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2016 as a spin-off from Johnson Controls, Adient has quickly established itself in the automotive industry, focusing on the design, engineering, and manufacturing of innovative seating solutions. The company’s core products include complete seat systems, seat structures, and components, which are distinguished by their advanced technology and commitment to sustainability. Adient's market position is bolstered by its extensive partnerships with major automotive manufacturers, enabling it to deliver tailored solutions that enhance comfort and safety. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Adient continues to lead the way in automotive seating innovation, making significant strides in both performance and environmental responsibility.
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Adient's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Adient reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,537,171,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 54,917,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 208,413,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 5,537,171,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 5,743,099,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 65,675,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 213,244,000 kg CO2e. Adient has set ambitious climate commitments, targeting a 75% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims to achieve carbon neutrality at its manufacturing sites for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040. For Scope 3 emissions, Adient has committed to a 35% reduction by 2030, covering categories such as purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and business travel. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Adient's commitment to addressing climate change within the automotive components sector. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that these figures and commitments are specific to Adient plc.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 376,250,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Adient's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Adient's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 4% last year and increased by approximately 46% since 2020, 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 "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 89% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Adient'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.
Adient has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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