Volkswagen Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Volkswagen Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 419.94 million metric tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 4.03 million metric tCO2e; Scope 2: 1.96 million metric tCO2e; Scope 3: 413.95 million metric tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
419.94 million metric tCO2e
2024
Waste
57.8K metric tons (hazardous and radioactive waste for disposal); 167105 metric tons (waste for recycling)
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 4.03 million metric tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.96 million metric tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 413.95 million metric tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 419.94 million metric tCO2e |
| 2021 | 4.74 million metric tons of CO₂ (Scope 1) + 2.42 million metric tons of CO₂ (Scope 2) + 364.14 million metric tons of CO₂ (Scope 3) |
| 2019 | 7.57 million tonnes CO2e/year (Scope 1+2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- EUR 28bn of Taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure from 2021-2023 allocated towards eligible assets/projects related to the manufacture of electric vehicles.
- Use phase emissions of vehicles to be reduced by 30% compared to 2018 by 2030 (Science Based Target initiative certified).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce use phase emissions of vehicles by 30% compared to 2018 by 2030
- Increase the use of Green Debt Instruments to at least 30% of outstanding bonds by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Operate all factories net carbon neutral by 2040
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
DecarbonizationCircular EconomyBiodiversity Protection