Tesla Inc

Common Name
Tesla
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto Manufacturers
Employees
125,665
Ticker
TSLA
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Tesla Inc. is a leading manufacturer and innovator in the electric vehicle space, known for its cutting-edge technology and commitment to sustainable energy. As a pioneering force in the automotive in...

Tesla's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Tesla 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).

Tesla has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into Tesla's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tesla amounted to 1,056,000 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).

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tesla increased by 55.98%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.

Tesla's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Tesla's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Tesla were 302,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Tesla reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Tesla's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 63.24%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Tesla's Scope 1 emissions increased by 43.13%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.

What are Tesla's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Tesla reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 677,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 754,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

Has Tesla reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Tesla's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 87.1%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Tesla's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 61.8% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy

What methodology does Tesla use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Tesla's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Tesla's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Tesla reported 54,967,000 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 2024 disclosure of Tesla includes a breakdown across 11 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.

Tesla's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024015 M30 M45 M60 MtCO2e+2007%+20%+11%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Tesla's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Tesla reported total Scope 3 emissions of 54,967,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 84.98% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 15.02% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has Tesla reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Tesla's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 2,713.05%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Tesla's Scope 3 emissions increased by 11.37%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Tesla disclose?

In 2024, Tesla reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Tesla's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Tesla's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 40,376,000 tCOâ‚‚e (73.45%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 6,660,000 tCOâ‚‚e (12.12%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 3,998,000 tCOâ‚‚e (7.27%)

Tesla's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(73.5%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(7.3%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(12.1%)

Insights into Tesla's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Tesla reported a total carbon footprint of 56,023,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.98% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.

The largest contributor to Tesla's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.12% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.35%.

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