Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• 45% renewable energy share in total electricity consumption at Daimler Trucks & Buses production; 18% renewable energy share in total energy consumption.
• Green electricity supply to twelve European Daimler Trucks & Buses sites; 100% green electricity supply to Mexican plant in Saltillo and US plant in Portland.
• 7% reduction in energy consumption per vehicle compared to 2020.
• 13% reduction in water consumption per vehicle compared to 2020.
• Introduction of a new wet-in-wet coating concept, reducing VOC emissions by 78% and CO2 by 7,000 t/a at the Wörth plant.
• Series production of battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros for heavy-duty distribution haulage began in October 2021.

Social Achievements

• Launched INspire talent programs, with 44% of new hires being women.
• Company-wide agreement for the promotion of women.
• Continued offering of pre-retirement part-time work agreements for older employees.
• Introduction of the new Inclusion in Mind! e-learning program to raise awareness of respectful collaboration.
• Reported 1,103 accidents in 2021 (2020: 1,175).

Governance Achievements

• Established independent governance for Daimler Truck Group following spin-off from Daimler AG.
• Successfully completed audits of the Compliance Management System (CMS) for anti-corruption, antitrust, and technical compliance.
• Implemented a comprehensive package of measures to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus and maintain business operations.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change and the need to reduce CO2 emissions from vehicles and production.
• Meeting stringent EU legislation for CO2 reduction in road traffic.
• Ensuring sufficient availability of raw materials for electric vehicle batteries.
• COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on business operations and employee health.
• Ethical and data protection risks associated with automated driving systems.

Mitigation Strategies

• Commitment to the Paris Agreement and a goal of CO2-neutral transport by 2050.
• Dual strategy for vehicle electrification using batteries and hydrogen fuel cells.
• Investment in resource-efficient technologies and manufacturing processes for batteries.
• Implementation of a comprehensive package of measures including safety and hygiene rules, testing strategies, and vaccination offers to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Development of specific guidelines for automated driving systems, considering ethical, legal, and data protection aspects.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: All new sales partners audited in 2021; ongoing monitoring of existing sales partners.

Responsible Procurement

• Business Partner Standards defining requirements for working conditions, human rights, environmental protection, safety, business ethics, and compliance.
• Supplier Sustainability Standards requiring ISO 14001 or equivalent certification.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Expansion of renewable energy sources

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Certifications: ISO 14001, EMAS, ISO 50001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft (limited assurance engagement for non-financial declaration)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 8
• SDG 9
• SDG 11
• SDG 12
• SDG 13
• SDG 16
• SDG 17

The company's initiatives contribute to these goals through climate protection, road safety, responsible supply chains, resource conservation, employee well-being, and stakeholder engagement.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Battery-electric trucks (eActros, eEconic, FUSO eCanter, Freightliner eM2, Freightliner eCascadia)
• Hydrogen fuel cell truck (Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck)
• Battery-electric buses (Mercedes-Benz eCitaro)

Awards & Recognition

• EFMD Excellence in Practice Award 2021 (Gold level) for Leading Transformation initiative
• Second place in the 2021 St. Gallen Leadership Awards for Leading Transformation initiative
• First place among DAX-40 companies in the 2021 Building Public Trust Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Realized CO2-neutral production in Europe; striving for it in the US, Japan, and India by 2025 and globally by 2039.
• Aiming for CO2-neutral new trucks and buses on the road in Europe, the US, and Japan by 2039, and globally by 2050.

Social Achievements

• Striving to be an employer of choice, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong commitment to respecting and supporting human rights, expecting the same from business partners.

Governance Achievements

• Following corporate governance rules and integrating sustainability into business targets and management compensation.
• Preventing and managing compliance and ESG risks with standardized systems.
• New remuneration system for FY2023 integrating sustainability targets.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Striving together with direct suppliers for CO2-neutral products and services in Europe, the US, and Japan by 2039 – and globally by 2050.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Battery-electric and hydrogen-based drives

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Zero-emission transportation
• Sustained profitability

Environmental Achievements

• Sold 3,443 zero-emission trucks and buses (277% increase from 2022)
• Launched new fully-electric Freightliner eM2 in North America and battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 in Europe
• Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck completed a 1,047-kilometer record run on one fill of liquid hydrogen
• Launched Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell bus

Social Achievements

• Expanded Daimler Truck Financial Services globally, now operating in 17 markets
• Proposed dividend payment of €1.90 per share (increase from €1.30 in 2022)
• Launched a share buyback program of up to €2 billion

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply bottlenecks preventing higher sales
• Difficult economic conditions and lack of catch-up effects in 2024
• Anticipated decrease in heavy-duty truck markets in North America and Europe in 2024

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Freightliner eM2, Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, FUSO Next Generation eCanter, RIZON trucks, Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed