MAHLE Ahead of Schedule on Climate Targets, CO2 Emissions Cut Nearly Half
Automotive supplier MAHLE has reduced its Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by nearly half since 2019, putting its 2030 climate target within reach, according to its first integrated Sustainability Report.
47%
23%
1.7 per million hours
What Happened
MAHLE has published its Sustainability Report 2025, integrated into its Annual Report for the first time, highlighting progress on climate targets, sustainable supply chains, and occupational safety. The company is ahead of schedule, with Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions reduced by 47% compared to 2019, just 2 percentage points from its 2030 goal of 49%.
47%
Just 2 pp from 2030 target of 49%
“With the integration of our sustainability report into the annual report for the first time, MAHLE emphasizes the importance of sustainability for the company’s future strategic direction.”
MAHLE also advanced circular product development with increased use of recycled and bio-based materials, and expanded its renewable energy use, with 17% of power from renewable electricity. Its accident rate dropped 19% in 2025 to 1.7 incidents per million hours, below industry average.
Why this matters
MAHLE's progress shows that a major automotive supplier can cut emissions significantly while maintaining business operations, and its integration of sustainability into its annual report signals that environmental responsibility is becoming a core business priority.
Terms in This Story
- Scope 1 and 2 emissions
- Direct emissions from owned sources and indirect emissions from purchased energy.
- Scope 3 emissions
- Indirect emissions that occur in the value chain, including supply chain and product use.
- HVO100
- A renewable diesel fuel made from waste oils and fats, reducing CO2 emissions significantly.
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