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2050
Target Year
542.0Mt
Total CO2e / year
$295B
Revenue
680K
Employees
Scope 1 & 2 (direct operations) vs Scope 3 (value chain)
11.6Mt
Direct operations & purchased energy
530.0Mt
Supply chain & value chain
542.0Mt
All scopes combined
SBTi validates that corporate emissions reduction targets are consistent with the latest climate science.
CDP scores range from A (leadership) to D- (disclosure), rating corporate environmental transparency and performance.
Volkswagen Group's total annual emissions of 542 megatonnes CO2e is equivalent to the annual emissions of approximately 118 million average cars. Scope 3 (value chain) emissions account for 97.8% of the total — typical for automotive companies, where upstream and downstream activities dominate the carbon footprint.
Volkswagen Group has committed to achieving Carbon Neutral (full lifecycle) by 2050, with a 30% reduction target from a 2018 baseline. Their offset strategy involves: Carbon sinks + technology removal.
Volkswagen Group's total reported emissions are 542 megatonnes CO2 equivalent per year. This breaks down to 11.6Mt from Scope 1 & 2 (direct operations) and 530Mt from Scope 3 (value chain).
Volkswagen Group is in an "Early Stage" of its net-zero journey, with 20% progress. The company has set targets but implementation is still in early phases.
Yes, Volkswagen Group's climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as aligned with a Well-below 2°C pathway. This means an independent body has verified their targets are consistent with what climate science says is necessary.
Volkswagen Group Sustainability Report 2024 (latest report year: 2024)
Emissions figures represent the most recently reported annual data. Progress assessments incorporate SBTi validation, CDP scoring, and independent analysis.