STUTTGART, Germany arbon Disclosure Project--( BUSINESS WIRE )--At its ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) Conference 2023 for investors and analysts, Mercedes-Benz underlined measures aimed at reducing the carbon footprint and creating lasting value for all stakeholders. "At Mercedes-Benz, we want to build the world's most desirable cars. And since there can be no luxury without sustainability, we have flipped the switch towards ESG – especially with our ramp-up of e-mobility. ESG enables long-term value creation. This includes mitigating risks and seizing opportunities in sustainable business. We intend to double down on both." Ola Källenius, Chief Executive Officer, Mercedes-Benz Group AG Accelerating electrification with a growing portfolio and a dedicated high-power charging network Sales of Mercedes-Benz battery electric passenger cars, including smart grew by 67% in 2022. The company expects to approximately double sales of BEVs in 2023 and to reach up to 50% xEV sales by mid decade.