- Supply chain disruptions
- Climate-related risks (not explicitly stated but implied through focus on emissions reduction)
General Motors Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, General Motors Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 347.3M tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 1.3M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 3.8M tCO2e/year (Location-Based and Market-Based combined); Scope 3: 347.3M 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
347.3M tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
39% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
17.7M m3/year
2023
Waste
1.3M tons/year
2023
Energy Use
11.6M MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 1.3M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.8M tCO2e/year (Location-Based and Market-Based combined) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 347.3M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 347.3M tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 Location-Based (energy) GHG emissions by 3.78% from 2022 to 2023
- Increased renewable electricity share to 39% of global electricity use in 2023
- Achieved 94.6% Zero Waste Performance in 2023 (compared to 2018 baseline)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water intensity by 35% by 2035 (against 2010 baseline)
- Diverting more than 90% of operational waste from landfills by 2025 (against 2018 baseline)
- Sourcing 100% renewable electricity to power U.S. sites by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 72% by 2035 (against 2018 baseline)
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from use of sold products by 51% per vehicle kilometer by 2035 (against 2018 baseline)
- 100% returnable, viably recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging by 2030
- Sourcing 100% renewable electricity globally by 2035
🔭 Long-term
- Eliminate tailpipe emissions from new U.S. light-duty vehicles by 2035
- Carbon neutral operations and products by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity & InclusionSupply ChainVehicle SafetyCommunity EngagementHuman RightsBusiness Ethics