Vonovia SE, headquartered in Germany, is a leading residential property company that operates primarily in the German real estate market. Founded in 2001, Vonovia has rapidly grown to become one of Europe’s largest housing providers, managing a diverse portfolio of over 400,000 residential units across major urban regions. Specialising in the acquisition, development, and management of residential properties, Vonovia is committed to enhancing living standards through innovative housing solutions and sustainable practices. The company’s unique approach includes modernising existing properties and investing in energy-efficient technologies, setting it apart in the competitive real estate sector. With a strong market position, Vonovia has achieved notable milestones, including its listing on the DAX index, reflecting its significant impact on the European housing landscape. As a trusted name in the industry, Vonovia continues to shape the future of residential living in Germany and beyond.
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In 2023, Vonovia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,529,323,000 kg CO2e in Germany, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 488,599,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 273,948,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 766,775,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This follows a total of about 1,839,803,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. Vonovia has set ambitious targets to address its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, it plans to cut Scope 3 emissions—specifically from fuel and energy-related activities, the use of sold products, and downstream leased assets—by 25% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Overall, Vonovia's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability within the real estate sector, focusing on significant reductions in carbon emissions across all relevant scopes.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 14,453,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,955,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,480,163,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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