Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Mercedes-Benz Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Mercedes-Benz Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mercedes-Benz Group amounted to 1,600,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mercedes-Benz Group increased by 8.77%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mercedes-Benz Group were 600,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Mercedes-Benz Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 7.69%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 11.52%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Mercedes-Benz Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 100,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,000,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Mercedes-Benz Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 49.62%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 b
What methodology does Mercedes-Benz Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Mercedes-Benz Group reported 128,900,000 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 2024 disclosure of Mercedes-Benz Group includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 8 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain 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 2024, Mercedes-Benz Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 128,900,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 21.64% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 78.36% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Mercedes-Benz Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Mercedes-Benz Group disclose?
In 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 97,000,000 tCO₂e (75.25%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 21,900,000 tCO₂e (16.99%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 2,900,000 tCO₂e (2.25%)
Mercedes-Benz Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Mercedes-Benz Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Mercedes-Benz Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 600,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 151,507 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.96 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 2024, Mercedes-Benz Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.96 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.22 , 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 2024, Mercedes-Benz Group ranked 11 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 2024, Mercedes-Benz Group reported a total carbon footprint of 130,500,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.86% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Mercedes-Benz Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.77% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.77%. a