The BMW Group Sustainability Report 2025 outlines a transformative phase anchored in the NEUE KLASSE platform, combining electrification, circular economy principles, and digital innovation. The company’s strategy reflects a “360-degree approach” where sustainability and business performance are closely linked.
Oliver Zipse, Chairman of BMW, said: “Thanks to our balanced mix of different highly efficient drive technologies and an increased share of electrified vehicles, your Company once again reduced the CO₂ emissions of its vehicle fleet.”
Carbon Reduction and Operational Sustainability Progress
BMW Group has delivered strong results in reducing emissions across operations and the value chain, supported by its growing electric vehicle portfolio.
Scope 1 and 2 Emissions
Total emissions stood at 836,963 tCO2e in FY 2025
All production plants have remained net carbon neutral (market-based) since 2021
Emissions intensity per vehicle dropped to 0.33 tCO2e, marking a 97.8 percent reduction from 2006 levels
This reflects consistent improvements in energy efficiency and the use of renewable electricity across manufacturing.
Scope 3 Emissions and Use-Phase Impact
Total automotive Scope 3 emissions reached 127.5 million tCO2e
Achieved a 5.5 percent year-on-year reduction, driven largely by higher electric vehicle adoption
Lower use-phase emissions from battery electric vehicles continue to play a critical role in reducing lifecycle carbon impact.
Electrification Momentum Accelerates
BMW’s transition to electric mobility continues to scale steadily:
Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) sales reached 442,072 units, accounting for 17.9 percent of total sales
Total electrified vehicles (BEV and plug-in hybrid) reached 642,071 units, representing 26 percent of global deliveries
This growth highlights the company’s balanced, technology-neutral approach to decarbonization.
Renewable Energy and Green Manufacturing
BMW Group has maintained around 99 percent renewable electricity across its global production network, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable manufacturing.
This near-total reliance on clean energy ensures that operational emissions remain consistently low while production volumes increase.
Circular Economy and Sustainable Materials
Circularity is a central pillar of BMW’s sustainability strategy, with a strong focus on reducing resource consumption and increasing recycled inputs.
Current average secondary material usage is around 30 percent, with a target of 50 percent
Launch of the Battery Cell Recycling Competence Centre to recover critical raw materials
Partnership with SK tes to extract cobalt, nickel and lithium from used batteries
BMW’s “Secondary First” approach prioritizes recycled materials to reduce dependency on primary resource extraction.
Responsible Sourcing
BMW continues to directly source lithium and cobalt from certified mines, ensuring transparency, ethical practices, and compliance with human rights standards across its supply chain.
NEUE KLASSE and Strategic Investments
The NEUE KLASSE initiative represents BMW’s next-generation vehicle architecture, integrating sustainability, digitalization and efficiency.
Over €1 billion investment in the Steyr plant in Austria for sixth-generation e-drive production
Focus on scalable electric platforms, improved battery performance and reduced lifecycle emissions
This investment signals BMW’s long-term commitment to sustainable mobility innovation.
Sustainability Targets and Climate Roadmap
BMW has established science-based targets aligned with global climate goals:
2030 Targets
At least 80 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2019 levels
20 percent reduction in supply chain emissions (Scope 3)
50 percent reduction in use-phase emissions per kilometer driven
More than 50 percent BEV share in total sales
2035 Interim Goal
Reduce total lifecycle emissions by at least 60 million tCO2e
2050 Vision
Achieve full climate neutrality across the entire value chain
Technology-Neutral Strategy
Unlike some competitors, BMW maintains a diversified technology approach:
Battery Electric Vehicles for zero-emission mobility
Plug-in hybrids for transitional flexibility
Hydrogen fuel cell development, including models like the BMW iX5 Hydrogen
This strategy allows BMW to adapt to varying regional infrastructure and market conditions.
Conclusion
BMW Group’s Sustainability Report 2025 reflects a company accelerating toward a low-carbon future through electrification, circular economy integration and strategic investment. The NEUE KLASSE platform, combined with strong emissions reductions and renewable energy adoption, positions BMW as a key player in sustainable mobility.
As the company scales electric vehicle adoption and increases the use of recycled materials, execution across supply chains and innovation ecosystems will be critical to achieving its 2030 and 2050 climate commitments.
BABURAJAN KIZHAKEDATH
