General Motors Co
General Motors's Climate Target Data Preview
As of 2023, General Motors has disclosed 2 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 1 absolute reduction target and 1 intensity-based target target, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into General Motors ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 2035 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Vehicle Kilometer | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 2035 |
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Insights into General Motors's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways
As of 2023, General Motors has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.
Does General Motors have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?
As of 2023, General Motors has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.
General Motors's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 72% by 2035, compared to a baseline of 4,300,000 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2018.
As of 2023, General Motors is ahead of schedule on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 51.68% of the planned reduction.
General Motors's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway
Does General Motors have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?
As of 2023, General Motors has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
General Motors's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 51% by 2035, compared to a baseline of 0 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Vehicle Kilometer in 2018.
Instead of reducing value chain emissions, General Motors has increased them, with 2023 levels exceeding those of the 2018 baseline, placing the company well behind its reduction target.