Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

Common Name
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Country
Germany
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto Manufacturers
Employees
159,104
Ticker
BMW
Exchange
XETRA
Description
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, commonly known as BMW, is a prominent automobile and motorcycle manufacturer with a global footprint. Renowned for its luxury vehicles, BMW produces a variety of automotiv...

Bayerische Motoren Werke's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Bayerische Motoren Werke completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Bayerische Motoren Werke has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Insights into Bayerische Motoren Werke's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bayerische Motoren Werke amounted to 836,963 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bayerische Motoren Werke increased by 1.56%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.

Bayerische Motoren Werke's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e+17%0%+3%-1%+3%-6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Bayerische Motoren Werke's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bayerische Motoren Werke were 672,542 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Bayerische Motoren Werke reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Bayerische Motoren Werke's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 15.62%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Bayerische Motoren Werke's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.8%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are Bayerische Motoren Werke's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Bayerische Motoren Werke reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 164,421 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.

Has Bayerische Motoren Werke reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Bayerische Motoren Werke's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) rose by 49.28% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy

What methodology does Bayerische Motoren Werke use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Bayerische Motoren Werke reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.

Bayerische Motoren Werke's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240400 k800 k1.2 M1.6 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Bayerische Motoren Werke's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Bayerische Motoren Werke reported 130,297,238 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2024 disclosure of Bayerische Motoren Werke includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 7 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.

Bayerische Motoren Werke's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024040 M80 M120 M160 MtCO2e+100%-10%+4%-5%+3%-3%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Bayerische Motoren Werke's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Bayerische Motoren Werke reported total Scope 3 emissions of 130,297,238 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 26.94% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 73.06% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has Bayerische Motoren Werke reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Bayerische Motoren Werke's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 78.26%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Bayerische Motoren Werke's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Bayerische Motoren Werke 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Bayerische Motoren Werke disclose?

In 2024, Bayerische Motoren Werke reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Bayerische Motoren Werke's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Bayerische Motoren Werke's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 93,652,616 tCOâ‚‚e (71.88%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 31,892,268 tCOâ‚‚e (24.48%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 2,931,346 tCOâ‚‚e (2.25%)

Bayerische Motoren Werke's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(2.2%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(71.9%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(24.5%)

Insights into Bayerische Motoren Werke's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Bayerische Motoren Werke reported a total carbon footprint of 131,134,201 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.65% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to Bayerische Motoren Werke's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.36% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.51%.