McLaren Automotive discloses almost nothing about its carbon footprint despite holding Carbon Trust certification since 2011. No Scope 1, 2, or 3 figures are published. The company plans to sell petrol-powered supercars through 2030, with no validated climate targets and no published emissions trajectory. Zero-landfill waste since 2018 is its only substantive environmental achievement.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Resource Use & Waste (7/10, 5/10). Weakest on Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain and Targets & Commitments (1/10, 2/10).
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Among the 24 major automotive brands we've scored, McLaren Automotive sits 7th of 24.
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McLaren Automotive designs and manufactures high-performance supercars from facilities in Woking and Sheffield, UK. The company produces approximately 2,100–2,200 vehicles annually, featuring combustion and hybrid powertrains. McLaren is majority-owned by CYVN Holdings (acquired early 2025) and competes in the ultra-premium automotive segment.
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