General Motors

General Motors (GM), a US-based automotive manufacturer, has outlined significant climate commitments and provided detailed carbon emissions data. For the reporting year 2025, GM reported total global emissions of approximately 368.4 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of Scope 1 emissions of about 1.26 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 799 million kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions totalling about 365.5 billion kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions highlights that the use of sold products accounts for approximately 262.2 billion kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services contribute around 63.0 billion kg CO2e.

Looking back, in 2024, GM's total global emissions were approximately 366.0 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions around 1.25 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 1.07 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at roughly 364.6 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, the company reported total global emissions of approximately 355.2 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 1.30 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 1.41 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 352.6 billion kg CO2e.

GM has established ambitious targets to address its climate impact. A key long-term commitment is to achieve carbon neutrality in its global products and operations by 2040. This aligns with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-approved goals, including a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 72% by 2035 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, the company aims for a 51% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products (light duty vehicles) per vehicle kilometre by 2035, also from a 2018 baseline. GM is also working towards meeting 100% of its global operations' electricity needs with renewable energy by 2050. Near-term objectives include aiming to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025, and a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030.