- Reducing carbon emissions across the value chain
- Managing water use efficiently, particularly in water-stressed locations
General Motors (GM)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, General Motors (GM) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 908.1K metric tons CO2e (Scopes 1 & 2 in 2022). By scope: Scope 1: 145.5K metric tons CO2e (2022); Scope 2: 762.6K metric tons CO2e (2022). 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
908.1K metric tons CO2e (Scopes 1 & 2 in 2022)
2022
Water Usage
8.7M m3 (2022)
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). | 145.5K metric tons CO2e (2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 762.6K metric tons CO2e (2022) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 emissions by 32.6% since 2018
- Reduced Scope 2 emissions by 35.9% since 2018
- Reduced water use by 28.8% since 2018
- 541 energy-saving projects led to standard coal savings of 30,466 metric tons and cost savings of RMB 66 million
- Three GM plants met the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry
- All SAIC-GM-Wuling manufacturing sites received Green Factory recognition
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Introduce more than 15 Ultium-based models across global brands in China by 2025
- Rapidly scale up annual EV capacity to 1M units in 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Source 100% renewable energy globally by 2035
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 operations emissions by 72% against a 2018 baseline by 2035
- Reduce water intensity in operations by 35% against a 2010 baseline by 2035
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality in global products and operations by 2040
- Make all new vehicle models all-electric by 2035
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSocial DevelopmentGovernance