INTRO
BMW ON THE WAY TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
Sustainability in production, in equipment and in consumption. Our vehicles and their production show how we view our responsibility as a company in these areas. And how we assume this responsibility. Find out more about what we are doing – and all the things we are planning.
BMW Electromobility.
The BMW Group has already put 1,000,000 electrified vehicles onto the road by 2022.
Less energy used.
The total energy consumption of the BMW Group in 2022 was 6.3 million MWh. That is 2.8% less energy consumed than the year before. Thanks to energy-saving measures, like switching over to LED lighting in 16 plants.
Reduced emissions.
Just 0.32 t CO2 emissions were created in 2022 in the production of a BMW. Compared with the emissions from resource procurement and those that occur during use this is a small share. But it has a positive impact on the overall CO2 footprint of a vehicle.
BMW ELECTRIC CARS
SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BMW i5.
The BMW i5 is also making a contribution on the path towards a more sustainable future. Resource-conserving materials, recycling and the use of green energies save CO2. Discover more in the video.
SHOP THE LOOK
BMW i5: Energy consumption, combined WLTP in kWh/100 km: 18.9–15.9; Electric range, WLTP in km: 498–582
RECYCLING RATHER THAN DISPOSAL.
Fishing nets.
The floor panels in the BMW iX as well as the new BMW X1 and BMW i5 are made from a plastic thread derived from disused fishing nets, floor coverings and scrap from plastics production as its starting materials. The panelling parts used on the inside and outside result in 25% fewer CO2 emissions than conventionally produced components.
Recycled plastic.
Recycled materials are used in many components of a BMW. The luggage compartment panelling in the BMW i5, for example, comprises up to 60% recycled plastic. In the guides for the bumpers, the substructure of the door panels, the windscreen panel cover and the frame of the front cowling of the BMW iX, this figure is even as high as 100%.
Cactus fibres.
In cooperation with start-up companies, the BMW Group is developing innovative bio-based surfaces. The newly developed Deserttex™, for instance, is made up of pulverised cactus fibres and a bio-based polyurethane matrix. In this way, the avoidance of animal-based products can be combined with a significant reduction in CO2.
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON VEHICLES & MATERIALS.
SUSTAINABILITY IN THE NEW BMW iX.
Discover the measures we implemented so far and learn about our BMW iX configuration with FSC-certified wood elements, leather-free seats and more.
SHOP THE LOOK
BMW iX xDrive40: Energy consumption, combined WLTP in kWh/100 km: 21.4–19.4; Electric range, WLTP in km: 403–435
THE VARIETY OF ELECTRIC BMW MODELS.
Explore the full range of electric vehicles from BMW alongside the BMW iX and BMW i5.
- Glide almost silently through towns and over longer distances
- Smooth acceleration from a standing start
- Sheer driving pleasure – free of exhaust fumes and local emissions
My BMW APP. THE DIRECT LINK TO YOUR BMW.
Your driving characteristics always in view for even more efficient driving fun:
- Analyse personal driving data with the function “My Trips”
- Direct data on driving efficiency and fuel consumption
- Smart services to support your e-mobility
PRODUCTION & SUPPLY CHAIN
GLOBAL MEASURES FOR MORE SUSTAINABILITY.
A focus on sustainability and customer proximity is what distinguishes the BMW Group. All over the globe, we produce directly on site as a matter of preference – while maintaining uniform quality and safety standards.
WIND, SUN AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES.
Wind energy.
The four wind turbines on the grounds of the BMW Group plant in Leipzig are each able to achieve a nominal output of 2.5 MW. They cover about one eighth of the electricity required in the plant. An intelligent storage farm in which up to 700 BMW i3 batteries are linked in a network stores surplus energy from the four wind turbines in times of surplus supply and feeds the electricity back into the grid when there is insufficient wind.
Solar energy.
The solar power plant in the BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. Plant Dadong (Shenyang) is able to produce more than 21 MWh of renewable energy in 2022. To this end, its area has been increased by 110,000 m2 – equivalent to roughly 15 football pitches – to a total of 290,000 m2 during the course of the Shenyang site expansion.
BMW TAKES RESPONSIBILITY.
Sustainability covers many aspects at BMW: from the inspection of our supply chains through to support for external programmes, we do everything to keep our ecological footprint as small as possible.
BMW Sustainability programmes.
The BMW Group is the first German automobile producer to join “Business Ambition for 1.5 °C”. This includes our commitment to climate neutrality along the value-added chain until 2050. As a consequence, we are automatically a member of the UN “Race to Zero” programme. On the other hand, our long-standing membership of the “United Nations Environmental Programme” is yet another indication of how seriously the BMW Group takes sustainability.
Cobalt for Development.
The BMW Group seeks to bring cobalt mining and processing in line with its sustainability and internationally applicable labour standards. To this end, the BMW Group, together with a number of other partners, established 2018 the cross-industry initiative Cobalt for Development in order to improve the labour and living conditions of workers in small-scale cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Supply chain management and logistics.
A multi-stage process secures our responsibility for the supplier network within all relevant divisions of the BMW group. Among the divisions in which we have introduced specifications for social and environmental standards are energy usage, logistics and the development of components, as well as in the contract-awarding process as a decision-making criterion as well as in supplier development. In order to implement these environmental and social standards, we are co-creators of the Responsible Supply Chain Initiative (RSCI) founded for this purpose and today we are already relying on electric trucks to supply the plants in some cases and are supporting initiatives aimed at organising the sea transport of vehicles to generate fewer emissions.
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON PRODUCTION & SUPPLY CHAIN.
The values of fuel consumptions, CO2 emissions and energy consumptions shown were determined according to the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 in the version applicable at the time of type approval. The figures refer to a vehicle with basic configuration in Germany and the range shown considers optional equipment and the different size of wheels and tires available on the selected model.
The CO2 efficiency specifications are determined according to Directive 1999/94/EC and the European Regulation in its current version applicable. The values shown are based on the fuel consumption, CO2 values and energy consumptions according to the NEDC cycle for the classification.
When charging times are shown they can be affected by a number of factors such as type of charger, voltage supplied to the charger/car and type of current (AC or DC) supplied to the charger/car. The car also plays a role in charging times as it can be set by the driver to accept various different amperage and should preconditioning be used to heat or cool the vehicle while charging this will also affect the charging time.
The basis for the calculation of the charging times for 100 km range is the electric consumption of the vehicle based on the use of a high-Powered Charging station (HPC) or charging type and current as indicted in the literature above. The testing procedure measures are based on a 23 degrees Celsius battery start and ambient temperature with certification values excluding additional auxiliary consuming devices and systems within the vehicle such as seat heating, displays, air conditioning.
Individual consumption (fuel economy) may differ due to driving profile, vehicle load profile, auxiliary consumer usage, temperature, and ambient conditions. Consumption is based on WLTP or NEDC (whichever is indicated) best case conditions and is independently tested for BMW Group. If you are comparing this range with other models or brands make sure they are stating the same WLTP or NEDC testing regime. These results can be used to compare vehicles on a close to “like for like” basis but are unlikely to be achieved in real world conditions for reasons including temperature variation, driving conditions and the use of the auxiliary systems referred to above.
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