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.
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Industry Intensity
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 35% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Schaeffler's reported carbon emissions
Schaeffler, a prominent automotive components manufacturer headquartered in Germany, has outlined significant carbon emission reduction targets and is actively reporting its emissions.
For the reporting year 2025, Schaeffler reported a total of approximately 13.31 billion kg CO2e in emissions. This figure comprises approximately 209.49 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, and approximately 1.04 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based). Scope 3 emissions accounted for the largest portion, totalling approximately 13.10 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the most significant contributor within this scope.
Looking at prior years, Schaeffler reported approximately 10.54 billion kg CO2e in 2024, with Scope 1 emissions at about 195 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 898 million kg CO2e (location-based). In 2023, total emissions were around 7.08 billion kg CO2e, including about 179 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 1.06 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based). Scope 3 emissions were approximately 6.71 billion kg CO2e in 2023. Emissions for 2022 were approximately 7.09 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 189 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 1.08 billion kg CO2e (location-based). In 2021, total emissions were approximately 6.90 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at about 207 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 1.17 billion kg CO2e (location-based).
Schaeffler is committed to ambitious climate goals, including achieving climate-neutral production (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030. As part of this commitment, they aim for a 75% reduction in production emissions by 2025. Furthermore, the company targets a 25% reduction in emissions from its supply chain (Scope 3 upstream) by 2030. More broadly, Schaeffler has a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline, aligning with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) recommendations for 1.5°C pathways. This includes a target to achieve near-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the middle of the current decade. They also aim for 100% of purchased power to be from renewable sources by 2024.
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Schaeffler’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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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. Schaeffler AG also commits to reduce…
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. Schaeffler AG also commits to reduce…
2030
25% reduction in scope 3 total
Schaeffler AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Schaeffler AG also commits to reduce…
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Climate initiatives
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Data year: 2025
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