Facts and figures
Every day, we work to develop technology that is “Invented for life.” Technology that accompanies us, that makes life easier, and that sees change as an opportunity for progress. Whether in research, software development, or manufacturing.
(figures as of December 31, 2023 | values rounded)
Finance
The Bosch Group generated sales of 91.6 billion euros and thus grew 8 percent after adjusting for exchange-rate effects in 2023.
Sales revenue
| 2023 | €91.6bn |
| 2022 | €88.2bn |
| 2021 | €78.7bn |
| 2020 | €71.5bn |
| 2019 | €77.7bn |
EBIT from operations
| 2023 | €4.8bn |
Research and development
Bosch’s innovative strength is the basis for the company’s future growth. Bosch employs some 90,100 associates in research and development at 136 locations around the globe.
Expenditure on research and development
| 2023 | €7.3bn |
| 2022 | €7.2bn |
| 2021 | €6.1bn |
Researchers and developers worldwide
| 2023 | 90,100 |
Sustainability
With its more than 400 locations worldwide, the Bosch Group has been carbon neutral overall (scopes 1 & 2)* since 2020. As part of this, residual emissions of some 581,000 metric tons of CO₂ were offset with carbon credits in 2023.
In 2023, Bosch sourced 99% of its electricity from renewable sources (green power).
In 2023, Bosch reduced its CO₂ emissions by 82% compared to 2018.
In 2023, Bosch decreased water withdrawal at sites in water-scarce regions by 25.6% compared to 2017.
*Scope 1 and 2 are used according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard
Company
More than 150 nationalities work at Bosch, contributing each day to the company’s success.
468 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 60 countries (as in 2023)
Europe: 265 subsidiaries and regional companies
Asia: 116 subsidiaries and regional companies
North America: 31 subsidiaries and regional companies
South America: 26 subsidiaries and regional companies
Africa: 20 subsidiaries and regional companies
Australia: 20 subsidiaries and regional companies
429,400 associates worldwide
20.0% women in management
Ownership structure and organization
The ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the Bosch Group’s entrepreneurial independence. It enables the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant upfront investments in the safeguarding of its future. The not-for-profit foundation Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH holds roughly 94 percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH, but has no influence on the strategic or business orientation of the Bosch Group. The remaining shares are held by a corporation owned by the Bosch family (roughly 5 percent) and the Robert Bosch GmbH (roughly 1 percent). Of the voting rights, some 93 percent are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG. The approximately 7 percent of voting rights remaining are held by the founder’s descendants.
Shareholding
| 94% | Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH |
| 5% | ERBO II GmbH/ Bosch family |
| 1% | Robert Bosch GmbH |
Voting rights
| 93% | Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG |
| 7% | Bosch family |
Investor relations
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Rating
Bosch is rated by the two international rating agencies Standard & Poor’s and Fitch as follows:
| Rating agency | Long-term rating | Short-term rating | Outlook | Latest update |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating agency Standard & Poor’s | Long-term rating A | Short-term rating A-1 | Outlook stable | Latest update October 13, 2023 |
| Rating agency Fitch | Long-term rating A | Short-term rating F1+ | Outlook stable | Latest update August 05, 2024 |
Our brands
The Bosch Group encompasses a number of different brands which are tailored to individual market requirements, and whose products and services are also designed to improve quality of life. Explore these brands below:
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