More Sustainable Logistics at the BMW Group

The BMW Group aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 40% from 2019 levels by 2030 throughout a vehicle’s entire value chain, from resources to recycling. Logistics plays an important role in achieving this goal, and the company is focusing on reducing emissions from intralogistics, supplying plants with parts, and shipping finished vehicles for worldwide distribution. The company is exploring low-emission drive trains and resource-efficient packaging for global logistics through research, pilot projects, and collaborations. Location, local sourcing of materials, and the “production follows the market” principle are also key considerations for sustainable logistics concepts. The company is exploring sustainable transport methods such as rail and electric motors, and piloting second-generation biofuel for both road transportation and sea freight. Finally, the company is choosing the most efficient method of transport with the best-possible use of capacity and technologies that reduce CO2 emissions for transporting finished vehicles.