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Deutsche Post AG

Deutsche Post AG, commonly known as Deutsche Post or DHL, is a leading global logistics and postal services provider headquartered in Bonn, Germany. Founded in 1995, the company has established itself as a key player in the logistics industry, operating extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Deutsche Post AG offers a diverse range of services, including mail and parcel delivery, express logistics, and supply chain management. Its unique integration of traditional postal services with advanced logistics solutions sets it apart in the market. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, achieving significant milestones such as becoming the first major logistics company to set a science-based climate target. With a strong market position, Deutsche Post AG continues to excel, recognised for its reliability and efficiency in delivering services to millions of customers worldwide.

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72

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Land Transportation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

15

Industry Benchmark

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Deutsche Post AG's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Deutsche Post AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,770,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 7,660,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 80,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 26,030,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 33,270,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 8,250,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 50,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 24,970,000,000 kg CO2e. Deutsche Post AG has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation, and business travel within the same timeframe. The overall goal is to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company has committed to investing €7 billion in clean operations by 2030, with a specific target to lower emissions from 40,000,000 tonnes CO2e in 2021 to below 29,000,000 tonnes CO2e by 2030. This represents a significant reduction effort despite anticipated growth in logistics activities. Deutsche Post AG's climate strategy aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Deutsche Post AG's primary industry is Other land transportation services, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Deutsche Post AG is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Deutsche Post AG is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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