XPeng Scores Third MSCI ESG AAA Rating, Sets 9% Vehicle Emission Cut by 2027
XPeng published its 2025 ESG report, securing its third consecutive MSCI ESG AAA rating among global automakers and setting 2027 carbon targets to cut per-vehicle emissions by 9% and operations intensity by 38% from 2023. The automaker’s 73,000 MWh of clean energy use and 106,000 MWh of solar output supported 2025 vehicles projected to avoid over six million tons of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions.
1. ESG Rating and Recognition
XPeng received the MSCI ESG AAA rating for the third consecutive year—the highest among global automakers—underscoring its leadership in environmental, social and governance practices during 2025.
2. Carbon Reduction Targets
The company aims to reduce carbon emissions per passenger vehicle by 9% and lower the carbon emission intensity of corporate operations by 38% by 2027 versus 2023, with a long-term goal of achieving full carbon neutrality by 2050.
3. Clean Energy and Emission Reductions
In 2025, XPeng’s annual clean energy consumption reached 73,000 MWh and photovoltaic generation totaled 106,000 MWh. Vehicles produced that year are expected to avoid more than six million tons of greenhouse gas emissions over their lifecycles compared to conventional cars.
4. Quality, Safety, and Governance Initiatives
Seven XPeng affiliates obtained ISO 9001 certification, and the company renewed ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 information security certifications. Multiple models earned five-star C-NCAP, EURO NCAP and C-GCAP safety ratings, and an AI security and compliance system was implemented across the full AI lifecycle.