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Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC
Polestar Automotive Holding's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Polestar Automotive Holding 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).
Polestar Automotive Holding has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Polestar Automotive Holding's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofPolestar Automotive Holding amounted to15,413metric 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 Polestar Automotive Holdingincreased by 102.83%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Polestar Automotive Holding were 48 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Polestar Automotive Holding reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 94.65%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 75.76%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Polestar Automotive Holding reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 22,818 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 15,365 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Polestar Automotive Holding reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have increased by 268.02%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 107.61% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Polestar Automotive Holding use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Polestar Automotive Holding reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Polestar Automotive Holding's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Polestar Automotive Holding reported 1,527,912 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Polestar Automotive Holding includes a breakdown across 15of 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
Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Polestar Automotive Holding reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,527,912 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 75.18%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 24.82%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Polestar Automotive Holding reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 261.49%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.64%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Polestar Automotive Holding disclose?
In 2024, Polestar Automotive Holding reported emissions for 15 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 Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,011,054 tCOâ‚‚e(66.17%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 333,627 tCOâ‚‚e(21.84%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 127,024 tCOâ‚‚e(8.31%)
Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Polestar Automotive Holding’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Polestar Automotive Holding reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 48 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,034 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.02 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Polestar Automotive Holding's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Polestar Automotive Holding reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.02 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.09, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Polestar Automotive Holding rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Polestar Automotive Holding ranked 1 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places Polestar Automotive Holding among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Polestar Automotive Holding's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Polestar Automotive Holding reported a total carbon footprint of 1,543,325 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.14% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Polestar Automotive Holding's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1%.a