MAN cuts greenhouse gas emissions at plants by 67.9% since 2019, nearing 2030 target
MAN Truck & Bus reduced greenhouse gas emissions at its global plants by 67.9% since 2019, approaching its SBTi-validated target of a 70% reduction by 2030.
- 67.9%
- 168%
- 118%
What Happened
The company achieved the reduction through a switch to renewable energy, including solar panels, power purchase agreements, and a planned geothermal plant in Munich. It also upgraded energy-intensive equipment and electrified its corporate fleet. The results are detailed in MAN's 2025 sustainability report 'Simplifying Sustainability'.
67.9%since 2019
Approaching the SBTi target of 70% by 2030.
MAN also made progress on product electrification. It sold 1,970 electric vehicles in 2025, a 168% increase, including over 620 electric trucks and more than 1,300 electric buses (up 118%). The company launched production of the eTGX and eTGS trucks and the eCoach electric coach.
“The biggest lever for climate protection lies in vehicle operation – and that's exactly where we are accelerating electrification. At the same time, we are delivering in our own sphere of influence: at our corporate sites we have reduced emissions by 67.9% since 2019. And we are also electrifying our own transport processes – from inbound to outbound. This is how we make climate protection measura”
Why this matters
This demonstrates that heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers can significantly cut operational emissions while scaling up electric vehicle production, targeting the much larger use-phase emissions.
Terms in This Story
- SBTi
- Science Based Targets initiative, which validates corporate emissions reduction targets aligned with climate science.
- Scope 1
- Direct greenhouse gas emissions from owned sources, such as company vehicles and on-site fuel combustion.
- Scope 2
- Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling.
- PPA
- Power Purchase Agreement, a long-term contract to buy renewable energy from a specific source.
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