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General Motors secures nickel and cobalt supplies for batteries
Tapestry CEO Joanne Crevoiserat joins GM's board
GM, Ford Await Approval for Steering-Less Self-Driving Cars
GM's 2021 sustainability report shows accelerated progress toward an all-electric future
GM Accelerates Global Climate Action, Wants Suppliers to Sign Pledge
GM asks suppliers to support global climate action and human rights
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General Motors Co ESG Profile
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Verified June 2026 2023ValidatedESG & Sustainability Profile
General Motors Company (GM) is a leading automaker with a strong focus on electrification and sustainable transportation solutions. The company’s ESG rating reflects its progress in carbon neutrality, especially through its investment in electric vehicles (EVs) and the development of renewable energy-powered manufacturing plants. However, GM’s ESG score faces scrutiny regarding its continued reliance on gasoline-powered vehicles in certain markets and its supply chain practices. Concerns about the environmental impact of raw material extraction for EV batteries also affect GM’s sustainability efforts. Despite these challenges, General Motors is committed to accelerating the transition to a more sustainable future through EV innovations and climate goals. For further information, refer to...
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Covered by 3 ESG rating providers
Strong coverage
Net Zero target: 2050
24 years to achieve
Science Based Targets approved
Validated emissions reduction pathway
Sustainability Commitments & Climate Targets
General Motors Co ESG Rating Coverage - Sustainalytics & LSEG
Analyzed by both major ESG rating providers - verified
| Provider | Coverage | Details |
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Morningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings | Covered | |
LSEG (Refinitiv) ESG Scores & Data | Covered |
Coverage verified from 2 of 2 active providers.
ESG Rating Provider Coverage
MSCI ESG Ratings
Measures company exposure to industry-specific ESG risks and management of those risks relative to peers.
MSCI identifies the ESG risks most relevant to each industry, then scores companies on how well they manage those risks compared to peers. Ratings range from AAA (leader) to CCC (laggard) and are reviewed annually.
View on MSCIMorningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings
Assesses the degree to which a company's economic value is at risk driven by ESG factors.
Sustainalytics measures unmanaged ESG risk — the gap between a company's total exposure to material ESG issues and how much of that exposure its management practices address. Lower scores indicate less unmanaged risk.
View on SustainalyticsLSEG (Refinitiv) ESG Scores
Evaluates company ESG performance based on publicly available, verifiable data across 630+ metrics.
LSEG scores companies across 630+ ESG data points drawn entirely from public disclosures — annual reports, sustainability filings, and regulatory submissions. Scores are weighted by industry materiality and benchmarked against sector peers.
View on LSEGCDPEnvironmental disclosure system for companies, cities, and statesCoverage status indicates whether publicly available ESG data from each provider has been identified for General Motors Co. For official ratings and scores, visit provider websites directly.
Sustainability News & Updates
6 items6 ESG news items tracked · 6 from KnowESG editorial · 0 from wire sources
General Motors secures nickel and cobalt supplies for batteries
Tapestry CEO Joanne Crevoiserat joins GM's board
GM, Ford Await Approval for Steering-Less Self-Driving Cars
GM's 2021 sustainability report shows accelerated progress toward an all-electric future
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