Carbon intensity of carmakers rivals oil majors as reporting gaps mask emissions -report

Published 14:48 on June 2, 2026 / Last updated at 16:22 on June 2, 2026 / and / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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Automakers’ carbon intensity can exceed that of some major oil and gas companies when vehicle-use emissions are adjusted for real-world driving, a report published Tuesday has found.
Automakers’ carbon intensity can exceed that of some major oil and gas companies when vehicle-use emissions are adjusted for real-world driving, a report published Tuesday has found.


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