Tesla, Inc. scores 26/100 (Significant gaps) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified May 2026.
That places Tesla, Inc. joint 677th of 809 companies scored, and joint 16th of 24 in Automotive.
Tesla reports rising absolute emissions despite renewable energy progress, lacks SBTi targets or net-zero timeline, and faces multiple unresolved regulatory violations and cobalt supply chain allegations. Strong battery recycling and factory-level water achievements are outweighed by expanding operational footprint, absent biodiversity policy, and CEO actions actively undermining US climate institutions.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Energy Source (7/10, 7/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Controversies & Red Flags (2/10, 3/10).
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Where Tesla, Inc. sits among automotive peers.
Among the 24 major automotive brands we've scored, Tesla, Inc. is tied =16th of 24, with 4 others.
Score history begins 4 April 2026.
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Tesla designs, manufactures and sells electric vehicles, battery storage systems and solar products. Founded 2003, headquartered Austin, Texas. As of 2023, Tesla employs 129,000 people globally and generated $94.8B in FY2025 revenue. The company operates Gigafactories across four continents and dominates the EV market by volume.
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