Who Owns BMW?

BMW Group has committed to the Paris Agreement and achieving net zero by 2050 at the latest. The company has set a goal to avoid emission of over 200 million tonnes of CO2 by 2030, equivalent to more than 20 times the annual CO2 emissions of a city with over one million inhabitants like Munich. This commitment has been validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative.

BMW has implemented a "Secondary First" approach, increasing the proportion of secondary materials in products wherever reasonable and possible. The company emphasizes designing vehicles for sustainability from the first day of development, reducing material usage and planning for reuse and recycling from the beginning. The "Neue Klasse" (New Class) vehicle generation incorporates quotas for secondary materials to meet environmental and business standards.

BMW aims for at least 50% of global sales to come from fully electric models by 2030. The company is developing next-generation battery cells with the goal of reducing the carbon footprint of high-voltage batteries by more than half. The BMW i series, including the i4, iX, and i7 models, represents the company's electric mobility lineup.

All BMW Group production facilities became net carbon neutral from 2021. The company uses resources efficiently along its entire value chain, from design and procurement to production and end-of-life recycling. BMW has invested in energy efficiency measures, renewable energy sources, and sustainable production technologies in its plants worldwide, including solar panels and wind power installations.

BMW advocates for fair working conditions and responsible supply chains, ensuring environmental and social standards are implemented throughout its supplier network. The company supports compliance with environmental and social standards through the UN Global Compact. BMW implements clear responsibilities for human rights due diligence and works with partners to ensure fair working conditions throughout its global operations.

BMW's circular economy initiatives include increased use of recycled materials in vehicle production, battery recycling programs, and design for disassembly principles. BMW has implemented battery recycling partnerships and is developing second-life applications for EV batteries in energy storage systems.

2024 World Luxury Car of the Year: The BMW 5 Series and its electric counterpart, the BMW i5, jointly won the 2024 World Luxury Car of the Year award. This marked BMW's ninth award in the 20-year history of the World Car Awards. The 5 Series/i5 won from 13 global contenders, defeating the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV in an evaluation by 100 international automotive journalists.

2025 German Car of the Year: The BMW 5 Series was named "German Car of the Year 2025" by a jury of 40 motoring journalists. The jury praised the executive sedan's driving dynamics, long-distance comfort, and powertrain options, including plug-in hybrids, internal combustion engines, and all-electric i5 models.

2025 auto motor und sport Reader Poll: The BMW 2 Series Coupe won the compact segment category in the "Best Cars" poll for the fourth consecutive year with 13.2% of votes. The BMW X1 secured first place in the "Compact SUV/Off-road Vehicle" category with 8.4% of votes from approximately 95,000 participants.

2025 What Car? Awards (UK): BMW won three categories at the 2025 "What Car?" Car of the Year Awards. The BMW 4 Series won "Best Coupe/Convertible" for the second consecutive year, the BMW M3 Touring secured "Best Performance Car," and the BMW X7 retained "Best Luxury Car" from 2024.

2024 Golden Steering Wheel Awards: BMW received two "Golden Steering Wheel" awards. The BMW 540d xDrive Touring won in the "Executive Car" category, and the BMW 3 Series was named "Best Used Car." These awards are presented by "Auto Bild" and "Bild am Sonntag" and have been awarded annually since 1976.

2024 UK Recognition: The BMW 5 Series received "Best Executive Car" from "Fleet News" magazine and the "Autocar Award 2024" in the "Best Hybrid" category from "Autocar" magazine.

Integrated Brake System Recall (2024): BMW issued a recall (NHTSA 24V-104) affecting over 11,000 vehicles from the 2023-2024 model years, including the 5 Series, 7 Series, X1, X5, X6, X7, and XM. The Integrated Brake system could experience signal disturbances that reduce power brake assist and affect ABS and Dynamic Stability Control function. BMW replaced the faulty components free of charge, with the recall expanded in October 2024 to include additional vehicles.

Diesel Emissions Investigation: BMW faced scrutiny in Europe over diesel emissions certification. European regulators reviewed emissions certification for certain 2022 and 2023 model year vehicles. BMW cooperated with the inquiry and updated engine management software to confirm Euro 6 compliance.

Supply Chain Disruptions (2021-2023): BMW experienced production slowdowns related to the global semiconductor shortage, affecting vehicle deliveries for popular models. The company prioritized high-margin vehicles during chip-constrained periods and gradually restored production volumes as supply improved.