Mercedes-Benz
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Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz Group AG is one of the world's most successful automotive companies, known for its luxury vehicles and innovative technologies. It combines luxury with performance across a wide range of models.
Positive signals
Mercedes-Benz Group AG received a 'Medium' ESG Risk Rating of 21.2 from Sustainalytics in May 2025, ranking 18th out of 85 companies in its industry, with a 'Strong' management score for handling material ESG risks.
Mercedes-Benz is on track to reduce CO2 emissions across its entire value chain, with progress in renewable energy use, circularity, and the use of CO2-reduced steel, aluminum, and recycled materials to decarbonize its supply chain.
Mercedes-Benz has implemented a robust human rights assessment of critical raw materials, expanding its Raw Material Report to cover over 15 materials by 2023 and adding more in 2024, aiming to assess 70% of 24 identified raw materials by 2025 and define mitigation measures for all by 2028.
Mercedes-Benz is expanding its electric vehicle portfolio, targeting up to 50% share of xEVs (electric vehicles) in its new vehicle fleet in the second half of the decade, demonstrating a strong commitment to decarbonization and sustainable mobility.
Mercedes-Benz’s ongoing engagement with stakeholders and experts indicates that the company is actively managing sustainability risks and integrating ESG considerations into its business strategy, as highlighted in its 2025 Sustainability Update.
Concerns
Employee termination related to social media activity
MEDIUM
Source →Lawsuit regarding vehicle defect leading to fatal accident
CRITICAL
Source →Mercedes-Benz Group AG’s ESG Risk Rating from Sustainalytics is classified as 'Medium', indicating that while the company manages ESG risks well, it still faces material exposure to industry-specific environmental, social, and governance risks.
MEDIUM
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