- New target to reduce Scope 3 emissions by at least 25% by
2031 from a 2021 baseline
- BorgWarner submits science-based targets for Scope 1, 2 and
3 emissions to SBTi
- Target aligns with BorgWarner's Charging Forward business
strategy
AUBURN
HILLS, Mich., Dec. 15,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner announced today its
commitment to reduce its absolute Scope 3 emissions by at least 25%
by 2031 from a 2021 baseline. This Scope 3 target, along with
BorgWarner's previously announced target to achieve 85% absolute
Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reduction by 2030 (from a 2021
baseline), were formally submitted for validation to the Science
Based Target initiative (SBTi). These science-based targets, along
with our carbon neutrality commitment, align with Charging Forward,
BorgWarner's accelerated path to electrification, which aims to
achieve a net-zero carbon emissions future for all.
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We are excited to announce our science-based targets to further
our vision of a clean, energy-efficient world," said Frédéric
Lissalde, President and CEO, BorgWarner Inc. "These targets are
fully supported by BorgWarner leadership and encourage a
whole-company effort to meet our objectives as we continue to
support and collaborate with our partners to achieve sustainable
operations, and, further, our value chain."
Significant progress is being made toward achieving our Scope 1
and 2 emissions targets as the company's global operations are
placing an increased focus on renewable energy and efficiency
within their respective facilities. To meet the Scope 3 target,
BorgWarner will focus its efforts on actions that can be made by
the company, such as transitioning its product portfolio to
electrification and furthering circular product development by
increasing content of recyclable and remanufactured material,
product weight reductions, and sustainable raw material selection.
The company will also ask its suppliers to develop a
carbon-efficient supply base. To achieve this objective and promote
environmental stewardship in its supply chain, BorgWarner's
cross-functional team of experts will offer to support and partner
with suppliers on their journey toward emissions reduction.
To learn more about BorgWarner's Sustainability initiatives and
read the complete 2022 Sustainability Report, please visit
www.borgwarner.com/company/sustainability.
About BorgWarner
For more than 130 years, BorgWarner has been a transformative
global product leader bringing successful mobility innovation to
market. Today, we're accelerating the world's transition to
eMobility — to help build a cleaner, healthier, safer future for
all.
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