Continental AG
Continental's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Continental 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).
Continental has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Continental's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Continental amounted to 2,096,505 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).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Continental decreased by 2.49%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Continental's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Continental's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Continental were 671,731 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Continental reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Continental's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 20.03%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Continental's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.65%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Continental's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Continental reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 161,504 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,424,774 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Continental reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Continental's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 40.14%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2023), Continental's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Continental's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
What methodology does Continental use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Continental reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Continental's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Continental's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Continental reported 99,418,244 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Continental includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Continental's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Continental's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Continental reported total Scope 3 emissions of 99,418,244 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 17.24% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 82.76% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Continental reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Continental's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 20.47%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2023), Continental's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Continental's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Continental disclose?
In 2024, Continental reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Continental's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Continental's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 78,510,936 tCO₂e (78.97%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 14,270,642 tCO₂e (14.35%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 3,663,651 tCO₂e (3.69%)
Continental's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Continental’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Continental reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 671,731 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 41,332 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 16.25 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Continental's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Continental's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Continental reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 16.25 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.51, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Continental rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Continental ranked 22 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Continental among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Continental's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Continental reported a total carbon footprint of 101,514,749 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.21% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Continental's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.93% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.4%.a