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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Deutsche Post AG's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Deutsche Post AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,270,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 8,250,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 50,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 24,970,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions significantly. The company has set ambitious targets to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims for a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation, and business travel, also by 2030. Deutsche Post AG's long-term goal is to reach net-zero GHG emissions across all scopes by 2050. This commitment aligns with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects the company's dedication to climate action and sustainability within the logistics sector.
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| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
