- Supply chain disruptions.
- High energy consumption in battery production.
- Need to incentivize suppliers to provide energy and emissions data.
- COVID-19 pandemic impact on operations.
- Managing risks associated with the use of critical materials.
Tesla, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Tesla, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 185.0K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 403000 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 1954000 tCO2e (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 185.0K tCO2e; Scope 2: 403.0K tCO2e; Scope 3: 2.0M 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
185.0K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 403000 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 1954000 tCO2e (Scope 3)
2021
Water Usage
2.9M m3 (2021)
2021
Waste
269.0K tons (2021)
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 185.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 403.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.0M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Global fleet of Tesla vehicles, energy storage and solar panels enabled customers to avoid emitting 8.4 million metric tons of CO2e in 2021.
- Tesla solar panels generated more electricity than consumed by vehicles and factories between 2012 and 2021.
- 100% renewable Supercharger network in 2021 (achieved through onsite resources and annual renewable matching).
- All home charging in California was 100% renewable through annual renewable matching in 2021.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Sell 20 million electric vehicles per year by 2030.
- Deploy 1,500 GWh of energy storage per year by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality across all factories.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental Management, Reducing CarbonQuality Management –Product SafetyEmployee Workplace SafetyEmployee Attraction, Retention, DevelopmentEthical Business Conduct, Integrity, TransparencyData Protection, CybersecuritySupply Chain Management, Sustainable Materials/ProductsCustomer Satisfaction, Trust and LoyaltyCompany Brand and MissionEmployee Health and WellnessCompany’s Intellectual Property, Innovation, R&DRenewable EnergyWaste Management/RecyclingCompany Financial Health ( Product Sold, Profitability)Employee Compensation and BenefitsAir Quality, Reducing Toxic EmissionsNew Markets, EV, Autonomous CarsLabor RelationsWater ManagementDiversity, Equity and InclusionClimate Change and Risk ManagementBiodiversity Preservation, Natural Resource ConservationHuman Trafficking, Forced LaborCritical Events, Disaster Relief, PandemicCommunity Engagement, Economic Development