Piaggio & C. S.p.A., headquartered in Italy, is a leading player in the global automotive industry, renowned for its innovative two-wheeled and three-wheeled vehicles. Founded in 1884, Piaggio has a rich history marked by significant milestones, including the launch of the iconic Vespa scooter in 1946, which revolutionised urban mobility. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Piaggio operates in the motorcycle, scooter, and commercial vehicle sectors. Its core products, such as the Vespa, Aprilia, and Moto Guzzi brands, are celebrated for their unique design, performance, and sustainability features. Piaggio's commitment to innovation has solidified its market position, making it a prominent name in the industry, recognised for quality and style.
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In 2024, Piaggio reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,764,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 15,347,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 35,988,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, particularly from the use of sold products, which accounted for about 4,041,587,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, Piaggio's total emissions were approximately 4,764,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 16,734,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 38,399,000 kg CO2e. Again, Scope 3 emissions were significant, particularly from the use of sold products, which contributed about 4,555,597,000 kg CO2e. Piaggio has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in emissions associated with production activities (Scope 1 and Scope 2 market-based) by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the automotive industry.
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2015 | 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 20,388,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 41,010,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Piaggio is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.