Sustainability is one of the core objectives for the BMW Group and is firmly anchored within the corporate strategy. At the same time, it can look back on a long tradition when it comes to the issue of how further advances can be achieved in sustainable management. The declared aim is a comprehensive approach with three pillars extending along the entire value-added chain: ecological, social, economic as well as a focus on the circular economy. Within this scheme, the development of electric vehicles is a crucial factor – but not the only one: for the BMW Group, sustainability extends from the supply chain, via development and production, and beyond to the end of the use phase of all vehicles.
OUR OBLIGATIONS.
THE BMW GROUP.
The BMW Group has committed to complying with the Paris Climate Agreement and the accompanying 1.5-degree objective of Paris climate agreement.
The BMW Group has had all short-term CO2 reduction targets scientifically validated (Science-Based-Target initiative, SBTi) and, in addition to this, even designated still as the only car manufacturer (as of February 2023) a separate CO2 target for the supply chain.
Furthermore, the BMW Group has committed to the target of climate neutrality (SBTi “net zero”).
CLEAR OBJECTIVES.
2025
The new class will set new benchmarks for sustainability. Production start BMW iFactory Debrecen, Hungary:
- no fossil energy sources for plant operations
- continouos extension of circular economy of materials and energies
- fully electric models
2030
The saving of 40% CO2 over the entire life cycle of a vehicle means:
- 20% in the supply chain
- 80% in production
- 50% in the use phase
- In the year 2030, fully electric BMW and MINI vehicles are intended to account for at least 50% of all deliveries.
Long term
It is the clear target of the BMW Group to become climate-neutral in accordance with SBTi. In order to ensure this, the company has defined specific targets and milestones for the year 2030.
SUSTAINABILITY IS A PERMANENT PART OF THE BMW GROUP STRATEGY.
OUR COMPREHENSIVE THREE-PILLAR APPROACH.
The declared target of the BMW Group is to cover all three dimensions of sustainability: ecological, social and economic over the entire value-added chain. Here these three pillars form the framework for action and jointly contribute to the set objectives. Along with the transparency of our objectives and results, this comprehensive approach is the fundamental basis for cooperation based on trust with our B2B customers.
BMW GROUP REPORT.
INTEGRATED REPORT ON THE CURRENT STATUS QUO.
The BMW Group views its responsibility as lying in the sustainability, measurability and transparency of its reporting.
- Since 2020 we have been combining our annual report with our sustainability report to produce one single integrated report.
- In 2022, the BMW Group received the Building Public Trust Award for the best sustainability reporting among the DAX 40 companies.
- This combined report offers a precise overview of our objectives in the field of sustainability and also shows the annual targets achieved.
BMW SUSTAINABILITY RATINGS.
THE BMW GROUP AT ORGANISATIONS SUCH AS ECOVADIS.
The BMW Group views external ratings as a very important way of providing partners and customers with objective assessments. As a matter of principle, we therefore always ask that demands for external statements should be directed to the BMW Group press releases and BMW Group Key Account Managers in order to obtain a conclusive picture on specific topics or issues.
SERVICES.
The BMW Group has a broad spectrum of instruments and services to support B2B customers in achieving their sustainability targets so that they can organise their vehicle in an even more efficient and sustainable manner. The Tool Fleet Data provide one of the examples of this: This tool offers a large number of services and provides various vehicle data for owners of a BMW or MINI vehicle fleet. Fleet data are offered in five modules and cover more than ten relevant application cases for fleet management. They range from mileage and contract management through to vehicle status and the provision of GPS positions. Service, maintenance and consumption are additionally included. As from 2023, three new service ranges on sustainability will additionally be included in the offer. The data can be accessed either directly by the website or flexibly by an interface (API).
FLEET DATA.
THE NEW SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES.
Evaluation and transparency for the CO2 figures in assessing the proportion of emission-free driving for PHEVs – potential analysis and recommendation for fleet electrification.
BMW CHARGING SOLUTIONS.
Convenient charging at several hundred thousand public charging points in South Africa with electricity from 100% green energy. We also offer individual solutions for charging at home and at work.