Greenpeace report
| Updated: 10 Feb 2026
Greenpeace report - A report published by Greenpeace has shown that all cars sold by major manufacturers in 2018 will pollute as much as all the inhabitants of the European Union in one year. The report, looks in particular at the climate impact of the world's top 12 carmakers and as a result, Volkswagen has the biggest carbon footprint, followed by Renault Nissan. According to the NGO, all vehicles sold by Renault-Nissan will emit more than Australia in one year.