BorgWarner reports emissions cuts and attracts major institutional investment

BorgWarner Inc. has released its 2026 Sustainability Report, detailing a 41% reduction in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions since its 2021 baseline. The company reported that emissions reached 251,844 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2025, marking an 8% year-on-year decrease from 2024. BorgWarner aims for carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035 and has set science-based targets to reduce these emissions by 85% by 2030.

In terms of energy, the company sourced 31% of its total energy from renewable sources in 2025. On-site solar capacity currently generates 35 GWh of electricity annually. The company maintains renewable energy generation at several locations, including sites in India such as Chennai, Manesar, and Talegaon.

Concurrently, recent regulatory filings show significant institutional interest in BorgWarner. BlackRock Inc. acquired a stake valued at approximately $1.68 billion during the second quarter. Other investors, including Corient Private Wealth LP, William Blair Investment Management LLC, and Bank of America Corp DE, also established or increased positions in the automotive technology firm.