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Schaeffler AG, a leading global supplier in the motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers industry, is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Founded in 1946, Schaeffler has established itself as a key player in the automotive and industrial sectors, focusing on innovative solutions for bearings, linear guides, and transmission systems.
With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Schaeffler is renowned for its commitment to quality and technological advancement. The company’s core products, including high-performance bearings and electric mobility components, are designed to enhance efficiency and sustainability in modern vehicles.
Schaeffler's dedication to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, achieving significant milestones in automotive technology and contributing to the evolution of smart mobility solutions.
56
DitchCarbon score
+24 vs industry average
Schaeffler’s score of 56 is higher than 68% 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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Schaeffler's reported carbon emissions
Schaeffler, headquartered in Germany and operating in the motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers industry, has reported its carbon emissions and committed to significant reduction targets.
In 2025, Schaeffler's total reported emissions are approximately 13.31 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 209.49 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of about 5.58 million kg CO2e (or approximately 1.04 billion kg CO2e location-based), and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 13.10 billion kg CO2e. Key categories within Scope 3 for 2025 include purchased goods and services at approximately 8.65 billion kg CO2e, and use of sold products at about 2.93 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2024, Schaeffler's total emissions were approximately 10.54 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 194.98 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at approximately 3.49 million kg CO2e (or about 897.55 million kg CO2e location-based), and Scope 3 at around 10.34 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were approximately 7.08 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at around 179 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 market-based at about 196 million kg CO2e (or approximately 1.06 billion kg CO2e location-based).
Schaeffler has set ambitious climate commitments, with several targets cascaded from the parent company, Schaeffler AG.
- Scope 1 & 2 Reduction: Schaeffler aims for climate-neutral production (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030. Specifically, the company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2030, using a 2019 base year. An interim target aims to eliminate 75% of production emissions by 2025. There is also a target to reduce absolute CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline for Scope 1 and 2. Additionally, Schaeffler plans to procure 100% of purchased power from renewable sources by 2024.
- Scope 3 Upstream Reduction: The company commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and upstream transport & distribution by 25% by 2030, also from a 2019 base year.
- Net-Zero Ambition: Schaeffler also aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade, and has a broader ambition for climate-neutral production facilities (Scope 1 & 2) by 2030, with a climate-neutral company by 2040.
These targets for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions are consistent with reductions required to keep global warming to 1.5°C, as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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Schaeffler’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
90% reduction in Scope 2
Schaeffler AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
On track90%
2030
90% reduction in Scope 1
Schaeffler AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
Behind target90%
2030
25% reduction in scope 3 total
Schaeffler AG also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy related activities an…
Behind target25%
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Schaeffler’s sustainability data and climate commitments
In 2025, Schaeffler reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13.31 billion kg CO2e. The largest portion, roughly 13.10 billion kg CO2e, comes from Scope 3 emissions. Scope 1 emissions are around 209.49 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 market-based emissions are approximately 5.58 million kg CO2e. This data, inherited from Schaeffler AG, highlights the significant impact of the supply chain on the company's overall carbon footprint within the motor vehicles sector.
Data year: 2025
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