BMW Group

Automobiles & Auto Parts

Company Summary

BMW AG is a global leader in luxury automobiles that has made significant strides in sustainability, particularly through its electric vehicle (EV) initiatives and commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050. The company’s ESG rating is supported by its focus on energy efficiency, sustainable materials, and improving manufacturing processes to reduce its environmental footprint. BMW faces challenges related to the high carbon emissions of some of its traditional models and ethical sourcing of raw materials, particularly in its supply chain for battery production. Despite these concerns, BMW remains focused on creating more eco-friendly vehicles and further improving its ESG performance. For more details, refer to the BMW ESG report. When it comes to BMW ESG rating, they have a medium ESG risk, medium exposure to material ESG issues, and a strong score in managing those ESG issues. The company faces specific material ESG issues related to human capital, business ethics, and product governance. They have had controversies regarding human rights, intellectual property, business ethics, environmental impact of products, and anti-competitive practices. Their sustainability targets include a decarbonisation target by 2050, and their net zero emissions goals are in line with the Paris Agreement. Clean Water and Sanitation, Affordable and Clean Energy, and Reduced Inequalities are the sustainable development goals that the company is aligned with so far. To learn more about their ESG investments, performance, management challenges, and their focus on employees, the environment, and society, download the latest ESG report above.

ESG Rating Overview

Sustainalytics

Overall ESG Rating :

21.4
Rating Scale
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Ranking
Industry Group
Automobiles23 out of 88
Universe
Global Universe5113 out of 15104

Overall ESG Rating :

91
Rating Scale
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Overall ESG Rating :

AA
Rating Scale
CCCB
Laggard
BBBBBA
Average
AAAAA
Leader

BMW is a leader among 67 companies in the automobiles industry.

Temperature Rise :

1.3℃
CLIMATE SCALE
≥ 3.85°CLagging > 2°C - < 3.85°CMisaligned ≤ 2°CAligned

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What is BMW's ESG score?

BMW has a high ESG score of 79/100 (MSCI), excelling in environmental sustainability and governance but with some room for improvement in social responsibility.

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