Kfw
KfW Bankengruppe, commonly known as KfW, is a prominent development bank headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. Established in 1948, KfW plays a vital role in financing sustainable development and innovation across various sectors, including infrastructure, education, and environmental protection. With a strong presence in Europe and beyond, KfW is dedicated to supporting both public and private initiatives that drive economic growth. KfW's core services encompass project financing, investment grants, and advisory services, uniquely tailored to meet the needs of its clients. The bank is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, positioning itself as a leader in the development banking sector. Notable achievements include significant contributions to renewable energy projects and small business financing, reinforcing KfW's status as a key player in fostering economic resilience and innovation.
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Kfw's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, KfW reported total carbon emissions of approximately 144,592,421,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 3,917,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,996,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 144,586,508,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions include substantial contributions from investments (approximately 144,510,150,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (about 54,833,000 kg CO2e). In the previous year, 2023, KfW's total emissions were reported at approximately 17,266,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,987,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,235,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions primarily from business travel at about 12,913,000 kg CO2e. KfW has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 30% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the organisation is committed to decarbonising its energy supply by 2030, targeting an 80% reduction in emissions at its Bonn site as part of its climate-neutral Site Plan 2030. KfW's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all figures are reported directly from KfW's sustainability reports. The organisation actively discloses its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate commitments and performance.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,095,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,097,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,394,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Kfw is not participating in any 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.
