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BMW Tightens 2035 Climate Target to At Least 60 Million Metric Tons CO2e Cut

The tougher goal is backed by a lifecycle plan covering materials, low‑carbon fuels, alternative drivetrains, and cleaner production.

Overview

  • BMW says CO2e intensity per euro of revenue will be less than half of 2019 levels by 2035.
  • The strategy prioritizes lower‑emission steel and greater recycled content, with the new iX3 containing about 740 kilograms of secondary materials.
  • Company analysis shows the Neue Klasse iX3 becomes lower‑carbon than the gasoline X3 after roughly 21,500 kilometers, or 17,500 kilometers with renewable charging.
  • BMW promotes HVO100 for diesels and eFuels for gasoline models as cuts of up to 90% versus fossil fuels, and it plans hydrogen fuel cells from 2028 with the iX5 60H xDrive.
  • The group targets 50% EV sales by 2030, compared with 18.3% in the first half of 2025, underscoring a near‑term adoption gap.