Climate Change Data

General Motors (GM)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Human Rights
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Protection
  • Business Ethics
  • Road Safety
  • Sustainable Innovation
  • Employee Well-being
  • Community Development
  • Supply Chain Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Transition to electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce respiratory diseases and air pollution; expansion of electrification infrastructure.

Social Achievements

  • 20% increase in sales in 2022 compared to 2021 in the Middle East; Chevrolet remained the best-selling brand in Egypt for the 15th consecutive year; 38% female workforce in 2022; launched OnStar Connected Services in UAE and Kuwait; various initiatives supporting STEM education, youth employment, and people of determination; $50 million commitment to Climate Equity Fund for inclusive social solutions; partnerships with Arab Youth Centre, Sharjah Research Technology & Innovation Park, and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology for youth engagement and skills development.

Governance Achievements

  • Selected as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the fourth consecutive year; won Coalition for Integrity’s Corporate Leadership Award in 2022; implementation of updated Human Rights Policy; ESG principles incorporated into long-term incentive plan; robust cybersecurity and data privacy policies; Global ethics and compliance center established; Awareline for reporting misconduct.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve 'zero crashes, zero emissions, zero congestion'
Medium-term Goals:
  • Deploy 4000 autonomous vehicles in Dubai by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase gender balance in leadership positions

Environmental Challenges

  • Road safety challenges in Africa and the Middle East; low female workforce participation in MENA; traffic congestion in urban centers; cybersecurity threats; ethical dilemmas related to autonomous vehicles; human rights risks in the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in smart mobility technologies to improve road safety; active recruitment, training, and mentorship initiatives for women; development of smart urban solutions to reduce congestion; robust cybersecurity policies and procedures; ethical guidelines for autonomous vehicle development; updated Human Rights Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct; engagement with stakeholders to address human rights concerns.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct; ESG Supplier Pledge; Conflict Mineral Policy; Cobalt, Mica, and Conflict Minerals Reporting Templates.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Transition to electric vehicles

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 5: Gender Equality
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 4: Quality Education
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

Initiatives align with these SDGs through promoting gender equality, sustainable urban solutions, skills development, decent work, and improved health outcomes.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Electric vehicles; autonomous vehicles.

Awards & Recognition

  • World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere; Coalition for Integrity’s Corporate Leadership Award.