Tesla Inc
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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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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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).a
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.a
Tesla's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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.ab
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.a
What are Tesla's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Tesla reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 677,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 754,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
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.ab
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 energya
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.a
Tesla's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- 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 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 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.a
Tesla's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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.a
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.ac
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.a
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.a
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:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 40,376,000 tCO₂e (73.45%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 6,660,000 tCO₂e (12.12%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 3,998,000 tCO₂e (7.27%)
Tesla's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Tesla’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Tesla reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 302,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 97,690 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.09 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Tesla's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Tesla's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Tesla reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.09 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.64, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Tesla rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Tesla ranked 11 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Tesla is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Tesla's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Tesla reported a total carbon footprint of 56,023,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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.a
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%.a