Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Mercedes-Benz Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Mercedes-Benz Group 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).
Mercedes-Benz Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Mercedes-Benz Group's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mercedes-Benz Group amounted to 1,400,000 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mercedes-Benz Group decreased by 12.5%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mercedes-Benz Group were 500,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Mercedes-Benz Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 18.96%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 16.67%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Mercedes-Benz Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 100,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 900,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Mercedes-Benz Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 47.25%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2024), Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Mercedes-Benz Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Mercedes-Benz Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Mercedes-Benz Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Mercedes-Benz Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Mercedes-Benz Group reported 118,800,000 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 2025 disclosure of Mercedes-Benz Group includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Mercedes-Benz Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 118,800,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 25.11% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 74.89% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.01%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Mercedes-Benz Group disclose?
In 2025, Mercedes-Benz Group reported emissions for 12 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 Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 86,500,000 tCO₂e (72.79%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 25,900,000 tCO₂e (21.79%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,800,000 tCO₂e (1.51%)
Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Mercedes-Benz Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Mercedes-Benz Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 500,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 155,439 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.22 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Mercedes-Benz Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Mercedes-Benz Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.22 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.14, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Mercedes-Benz Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Mercedes-Benz Group ranked 9 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Mercedes-Benz Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Mercedes-Benz Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Mercedes-Benz Group reported a total carbon footprint of 120,200,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.03% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Mercedes-Benz Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.84% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.75%.a