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Renault·Automotive·Boulogne-Billancourt, France·Founded 2002·Last verified 25 April 2026
28
out of 100
Significant gapsPending Review

Renault has cut direct emissions 50% since 2019 but total absolute emissions rose 17% in 2024, driven by expanded Scope 3 reporting. Major weaknesses: active lobbying against EU CO2 standards, unresolved diesel emissions scandal with regulatory charges, and a 27.5% Scope 3 target that barely moves the needle on 85% of its footprint.

The calculation

Every score shows its working.

Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale
Industry base impact
Automotive sector ceiling.
35 / 100
Performance score
Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.
51 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 35) + (0.7 × 51) = 46.2
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 0.6
Final score
Rounded. Significant gaps.
28 / 100
The ten questions

Where Renault is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Transparency & Accountability (7/10, 7/10). Weakest on Controversies & Red Flags and Water Impact (1/10, 4/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

14 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

[1]Third-party verified
Tracenable: Renault GHG Emissions
Ongoing
Q1Q2Q3
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[2]Third-party verified
EUROFI: Transition Plans of the Automotive Sector
2025
Q1Q6Q8
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[3]Self-reported
Renault Group: Carbon Neutrality
Ongoing
Q2Q6Q7
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[4]Third-party verified
Climate Action 100+: Renault S.A.
Ongoing
Q3
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[5]Public record
PV-Tech: Voltalia 350MW Solar PPA with Renault Group
Unknown
Q4
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[6]Self-reported
Iberdrola: Renault Group Zero-Carbon Footprint Agreement
Unknown
Q4
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[7]Self-reported
Renault Group: Protecting Biodiversity
Ongoing
Q5Q7
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[8]Third-party verified
Eco-Act: Renault Biodiversity Impact Indicator
Unknown
Q5
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[9]Self-reported
MarketScreener: Renault Climate Report 2024
2024
Q8
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[10]Self-reported
WebDisclosure: Renault 2024 Universal Registration Document
2024
Q9
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[11]Self-reported
Renault Group: Responsibility and Sustainability
Ongoing
Q9
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[12]Third-party verified
InfluenceMap: Renault Lobbying Profile
Ongoing
Q10
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[13]Public record
Fine Homes and Living: Renault €24M Fine Emissions Deception
Unknown
Q10
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[14]Public record
Leigh Day: Nissan/Renault Emissions Claim
Ongoing
Q10
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Renault in context

Where Renault sits among automotive peers.

Among the 24 major automotive brands we've scored, Renault sits 15th of 24.

15/24
Renault's rank
30
Industry average
22
Industry low
45
Industry high
How this score has moved

Renault's score over time.

today

Score history begins 6 April 2026.

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What's being contested

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About Renault

Renault Group is a French multinational automotive manufacturer founded in 2002, headquartered in Paris. It designs, manufactures, and sells passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and electric vehicles under brands including Renault, Dacia, and Alpine. It ranks among Europe's largest carmakers by production volume.

Founded
2002
Headquarters
Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Employees
~98,000
Annual revenue
€56.2B (FY2024)
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