Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn AG, commonly referred to as DB, is a leading player in the European transport and logistics industry, headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 1994, the company has evolved from its roots in rail transport to encompass a wide range of services, including passenger and freight transport, infrastructure management, and logistics solutions. With a strong presence across Germany and significant operations in various European countries, Deutsche Bahn is renowned for its extensive rail network and commitment to sustainability. The company offers unique services such as high-speed trains and integrated transport solutions, setting it apart in the competitive market. As a key player in the rail sector, Deutsche Bahn has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in digitalisation and customer service, solidifying its position as a trusted provider in the transportation landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Deutsche Bahn's score of 24 is lower than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Deutsche Bahn's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Deutsche Bahn reported total carbon emissions of approximately 291,268,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This included 278,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 744,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 291,268,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from sources such as business travel and purchased goods and services. Deutsche Bahn has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% per passenger-km, tonne-km, track-km, and per station by 2030, using 2006 as a baseline. Additionally, the company plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from freight transportation and bus services by the same percentage by 2030. Ultimately, Deutsche Bahn is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040 and aims for a complete reduction of absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050. These targets align with industry standards and reflect Deutsche Bahn's commitment to sustainable transportation and climate action.
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Get Started| 2021 | 2022 | |
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| Scope 1 | 440,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,071,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 276,983,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Deutsche Bahn is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
