Mercedes-Benz targets 70% cut in value-chain CO2 emissions by 2039 from 2019 levels
- Mercedes-Benz outlined a target to cut emissions across relevant value-chain stages 70% by 2039 from 2019 levels.
- Production emissions are targeted to fall 90%; vehicle-use emissions would decline 80% as market conditions allow, on the same baseline and timeline.
- Joining the First Movers Coalition, the automaker committed to source at least 10% of annual primary aluminum demand under its criteria by 2030.
- A binding Hydro supply agreement covers at least 10% of primary aluminum demand from 2026 until beyond 2030.
- The contract targets aluminum carbon footprints of 3.5 kilograms CO₂e per kilogram by 2028, falling to 3.0 kilograms from 2030 onward.
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