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).
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Continental reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Continental's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 25.36%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
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.
What are Continental's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Continental reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 161,504 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 1,424,774 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Continental reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Continental's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 40.63%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has Continental reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Continental's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 11.05%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
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.
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.
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:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 78,510,936 tCOâ‚‚e (78.97%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 14,270,642 tCOâ‚‚e (14.35%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 3,663,651 tCOâ‚‚e (3.69%)
Continental's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Continental's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Continental reported a total carbon footprint of 101,514,749 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.
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%.