- Increasing total GHG emissions due to company growth.
- Lack of climate-neutral alternatives requiring research and collaboration.
- High share of coal power in supply chains in China.
- Maintaining material quality after recycling.
- Low recycling rate of plastics due to material complexity.
- Complexity and length of supply chains complicating risk assessment and management.
- Corruption risks in mineral extraction, vehicle distribution, and interactions with governmental actors.
- Data breaches and security incidents related to connected vehicles.
Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.9M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 470 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 7.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.9M tCO2e/year. 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
1.9M tCO2e/year
2022
Waste
18.93 tons/year (Chengdu plant)
2022
Energy Use
268.3M MJ/year (includes electricity and natural gas)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 470 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 7.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.9M tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.9M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 1.1M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced relative emissions per car sold by 8% compared with 2021 and by 13% compared with 2020.
- Switched to a supplier using hydropower for aluminum in wheels.
- Increased share of single-motor cars with lower energy use.
- Reduced Polestar 2 CO2e by 1.7 tonnes per car (6%) year-over-year through sustainable upgrades (renewable energy for battery case aluminum, rims, and 100% renewable electricity at the Taizhou plant).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Halve carbon intensity by 2030
- All electricity used by tier 1 suppliers will be fossil free by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve climate neutrality across our value chain by 2040
- Reduce non-circular materials per lifetime vehicle mileage to as close to zero as possible
🔭 Long-term
- Create a climate-neutral car by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate neutralityCircularityTransparencyInclusion