Volkswagen AG
Volkswagen's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Volkswagen 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).
Volkswagen has also provided a category-level breakdown for 14 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  | 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. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Volkswagen's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Volkswagen amounted to 7,500,000 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 Volkswagen decreased by 9.96%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Volkswagen's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Volkswagen's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Volkswagen were 3,300,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Volkswagen reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Volkswagen's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 15.6%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Volkswagen's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 18.11%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are Volkswagen's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Volkswagen reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,100,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 4,200,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Volkswagen reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Volkswagen's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Volkswagen 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Volkswagen use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Volkswagen reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Volkswagen's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Volkswagen's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Volkswagen reported 812,008,305 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 Volkswagen includes a breakdown across 14 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 12 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Volkswagen's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Volkswagen's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Volkswagen reported total Scope 3 emissions of 812,008,305 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 14.23% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 85.77% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Volkswagen reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Volkswagen's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 51.34%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Volkswagen's Scope 3 emissions increased by 89.23%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Volkswagen disclose?
In 2024, Volkswagen reported emissions for 14 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 Volkswagen's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Volkswagen's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 688,341,908 tCO₂e (84.77%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 96,914,020 tCO₂e (11.94%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 9,712,587 tCO₂e (1.2%)
Volkswagen's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Volkswagen’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Volkswagen reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,300,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 337,841 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 9.77 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Volkswagen's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Volkswagen's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Volkswagen reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 9.77 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.97 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Volkswagen rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Volkswagen ranked 18 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Volkswagen among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Volkswagen's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Volkswagen reported a total carbon footprint of 819,508,305 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 87.34% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Volkswagen's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.08% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.51%. a