Mercedes-Benz puts ambitious project in place to curb CO2 emissions by 2039

The industry is shifting towards electrification and although EVs and hybrids emit significantly less CO2 on the road, their production usually creates higher emissions than comparable fuel-powered cars. Mercedes-Benz hopes to buck that trend with its new Ambition 2039 project which aims to make sure there are no CO2 emissions along the entire Mercedes-Benz supply chain by 2039.

"Together with our partners, we are implementing the Mercedes-Benz Ambition 2039. Almost half of our approximately 2000 suppliers have signed an 'Ambition Letter of Intent' and are committed to supplying us with only CO2  neutral parts in the future. These companies account for more than half of the annual  purchasing volume of Mercedes-Benz AG. This is an important proof point on the way to achieving our climate goals: our supplier network has also recognised the signs of the times, and is following the transformation. We place an additional focus on particularly CO2-intensive components and materials such as battery cells," says Gunnar Güthenke, Head of Procurement and Supplier Quality, Mercedes-Benz Cars. “We are also in the process of setting up a tracking system that will enable us to see how CO2  emissions are reduced over time." 

Mercedes-Benz isn’t just looking at its own production facilities, but also its suppliers with the objective of making every step along the chain more efficient. The German automaker hopes to set the benchmark when it comes to efficient production.