Michelin
Michelin, officially known as Michelin Group, is a leading global tyre manufacturer headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France. Founded in 1889, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the tyre industry, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Michelin is renowned for its innovative products, including passenger car tyres, truck tyres, and specialty tyres for various vehicles, which are distinguished by their commitment to safety, performance, and sustainability. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as the introduction of the radial tyre, which revolutionised the industry. Michelin's dedication to quality and technological advancement has solidified its position as one of the top tyre manufacturers worldwide, consistently earning accolades for its performance and environmental initiatives. With a strong focus on research and development, Michelin continues to lead the way in tyre innovation, ensuring a safer and more efficient driving experience for consumers globally.
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Michelin's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Michelin reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 9,569,090,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,069,582,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a substantial 9,015,849,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, committing to a 47.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, and a 27.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Michelin's long-term goal is to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% from the same 2019 baseline. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. In previous years, Michelin's emissions were also significant, with 2023 figures showing approximately 1,049,930,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,271,594,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 9,474,812,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has made strides in reducing its emissions, with a commitment to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 27.5% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, and to reduce upstream purchased energy emissions by 15% by 2030. Overall, Michelin's climate commitments reflect a robust strategy to address its carbon footprint and contribute to global climate goals, with a clear focus on both short-term and long-term reductions across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2010 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Michelin is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
