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NIO Inc

Common Name
NIO
Country
China (Mainland)
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto Manufacturers
Employees
35,032
Ticker
NIO
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Description
Nio Inc. is a Chinese smart electric vehicle manufacturer focused on the premium segment of the battery electric vehicle market. The company designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance electr...

NIO's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, NIO 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).

However, NIO has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)20242023
Total Scope 1
29,738.1a
27,555.35a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
100,708.83a
N/A
Location-Based
120,910.58a
112,856.83a
Total Scope 3
95,305.73a
N/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
3.3018a
3.5211a
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a. NIO's ESG Report 2024

Insights into NIO's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of NIO amounted to 150,648.68 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 NIO increased by 7.29%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

NIO's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2023202407.5 k15 k22.5 k30 ktCO2e+8%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are NIO's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of NIO were 29,738.1 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Compared to the previous year (2023), NIO's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7.92%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are NIO's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, NIO reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 100,708.83 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 120,910.58 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has NIO reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), NIO's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that NIO's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does NIO use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, NIO reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

NIO's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20232024035 k70 k105 k140 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into NIO's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, NIO reported 95,305.73 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 NIO includes a breakdown across 0 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

NIO's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2024025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are NIO's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, NIO reported total Scope 3 emissions of 95,305.73 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Insights into NIO’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, NIO reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 29,738.1 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 9,007 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.3 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

NIO's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2002,00020,000500,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,00010,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Mahindra and MahindraYear: 2025Scope 1: 67,829 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,634Scope 1 Intensity: 3.64 tCO2e/$MMaruti Suzuki IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 225,537 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,621Scope 1 Intensity: 12.80 tCO2e/$MFerrariYear: 2025Scope 1: 38,618 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,401Scope 1 Intensity: 4.60 tCO2e/$MFord Otomotiv SanayiYear: 2024Scope 1: 129,507 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,021Scope 1 Intensity: 5.88 tCO2e/$MYamaha MotorYear: 2024Scope 1: 133,689 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,409Scope 1 Intensity: 8.15 tCO2e/$MIsuzu MotorsYear: 2025Scope 1: 172,302 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,576Scope 1 Intensity: 7.99 tCO2e/$MLotus TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 634 tCO2eRevenue: $M 924Scope 1 Intensity: 0.69 tCO2e/$MBAIC MotorYear: 2024Scope 1: 168,636 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,376Scope 1 Intensity: 6.39 tCO2e/$MAima Technology GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,421 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,961Scope 1 Intensity: 3.86 tCO2e/$MYadea Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,091 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,869Scope 1 Intensity: 1.57 tCO2e/$MGreat Wall MotorYear: 2024Scope 1: 152,034 tCO2eRevenue: $M 27,351Scope 1 Intensity: 5.56 tCO2e/$MWeichai PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 232,673 tCO2eRevenue: $M 29,554Scope 1 Intensity: 7.87 tCO2e/$MBYDYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,539,251 tCO2eRevenue: $M 106,480Scope 1 Intensity: 14.46 tCO2e/$MBAIC BlueParkYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,083 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,988Scope 1 Intensity: 6.08 tCO2e/$MChongqing Changan AutomobileYear: 2025Scope 1: 190,728 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,426Scope 1 Intensity: 8.14 tCO2e/$MSeres GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 88,690 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,892Scope 1 Intensity: 4.46 tCO2e/$MSAIC MotorYear: 2024Scope 1: 610,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 85,993Scope 1 Intensity: 7.09 tCO2e/$MBeiqi Foton MotorYear: 2024Scope 1: 47,047 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,536Scope 1 Intensity: 7.20 tCO2e/$MLi AutoYear: 2024Scope 1: 64,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,794Scope 1 Intensity: 3.26 tCO2e/$MXpengYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,873 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,600Scope 1 Intensity: 4.98 tCO2e/$MZEEKR Intelligent Technology HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 24,843 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,460Scope 1 Intensity: 17.01 tCO2e/$MGuangzhou Automobile GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 159,201 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,769Scope 1 Intensity: 10.78 tCO2e/$MZhejiang Leapmotor TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,467 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,407Scope 1 Intensity: 3.74 tCO2e/$MDongfeng Motor GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 273,693 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,841Scope 1 Intensity: 17.28 tCO2e/$MNIOYear: 2024Scope 1: 29,738 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,007Scope 1 Intensity: 3.30 tCO2e/$M

How does NIO's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, NIO reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.3 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.24, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does NIO rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, NIO ranked 4 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places NIO among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into NIO's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, NIO reported a total carbon footprint of 245,954.41 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 75.17% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to NIO's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 49.16% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 38.75%.a

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