BMW Group — Ethics Grade C

BMW Group receives an overall ethics grade of C (55/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Automotive. Market cap: Large Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 35
• privacy: 65
• consumer: 55
• environment: 50
• humanRights: 40

Documented incidents (3)

• Emissions Tech Cartel (high, 2021) — The European Commission fined BMW €373 million for colluding with other German automakers to restrict the rollout of technical standards for nitrogen oxide cleaning (AdBlue) in diesel engines.
• Supply Chain Forced Labor Risk (high, 2023) — Uyghur rights groups identified BMW in a report linking major auto manufacturers to suppliers in the Xinjiang region of China, alleging the use of forced labor in parts manufacturing.
• Delayed Fire Risk Recalls (medium, 2018) — South Korean authorities raided BMW offices and fined the company for delaying recalls of vehicles with faulty exhaust gas recirculation modules that caused dozens of engine fires.

Documented good deeds

• Circular Economy Focus — Introduced the 'i Vision Circular' concept, aiming for 100% recyclability in vehicle manufacturing processes.

Ethical alternatives

• Rivian Automotive — Electric vehicle exclusive focus with cleaner supply chain initiatives for battery materials.