- High-risk raw materials in high-voltage battery production
- Ensuring responsible sourcing of raw materials
- Reducing CO2 emissions throughout the vehicle's life cycle
Volkswagen AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Volkswagen AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 16.7 t CO2/vehicle (ID. Buzz Cargo); 17.8 t CO2/vehicle (ID. Buzz). 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
16.7 t CO2/vehicle (ID. Buzz Cargo); 17.8 t CO2/vehicle (ID. Buzz)
2023
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions in battery cell production by using green electricity (approximately 1 ton of CO2 per vehicle)
- Incorporated approximately 25 percent recycled materials (metals and plastics) in the ID. Buzz
- Optimized aerodynamics to reduce energy consumption
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 footprint over the life cycle of a vehicle in Europe by 40 percent compared to 2018 by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- More than 55 percent of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles to be battery electric vehicles powered by 100 percent green electricity from 2030
- Generate around 7 terawatt hours of additional green electricity by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Net carbon-neutral balance by 2050
- Reuse approximately 97 percent of raw materials from battery recycling in the long-term
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResponsible Raw Material SourcingRecyclingHuman Rights