Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC
Polestar Automotive Holding's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Polestar Automotive Holding's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Polestar Automotive Holding amounted to 7,599 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Polestar Automotive Holding increased by 16.28%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Polestar Automotive Holding were 198 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Polestar Automotive Holding reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 77.93%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 57.87%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Polestar Automotive Holding reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,234 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 7,401 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
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 77.27%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 22.03% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Polestar Automotive Holding use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Polestar Automotive Holding reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, Polestar Automotive Holding reported 1,769,258 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Polestar Automotive Holding includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
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 2023, Polestar Automotive Holding reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,769,258 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 72.24% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 27.76% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Polestar Automotive Holding reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 318.59%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Polestar Automotive Holding 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Polestar Automotive Holding disclose?
In 2023, Polestar Automotive Holding reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,128,428 tCOâ‚‚e (63.78%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 462,671 tCOâ‚‚e (26.15%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 144,533 tCOâ‚‚e (8.17%)
Polestar Automotive Holding's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Polestar Automotive Holding's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Polestar Automotive Holding reported a total carbon footprint of 1,776,857 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.15% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Polestar Automotive Holding's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.57% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.42%.