Debeka Krankenversicherungsverein a. G., commonly known as Debeka, is a prominent health insurance provider headquartered in Koblenz, Germany. Established in 1905, Debeka has grown to become a key player in the German health insurance market, serving millions of customers across the country. The company primarily focuses on health insurance, offering a range of products including private health insurance, supplementary health coverage, and long-term care insurance. Debeka is distinguished by its customer-centric approach and comprehensive service offerings, which cater to diverse healthcare needs. With a strong market position, Debeka has achieved notable milestones, including consistently high customer satisfaction ratings and a robust financial standing. Its commitment to quality and innovation continues to set it apart in the competitive landscape of health insurance in Germany.
How does Debeka Krankenversicherungsverein a. G.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Debeka Krankenversicherungsverein a. G.'s score of 27 is lower than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Debeka Krankenversicherungsverein a. G. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,939,238,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,288,222,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Comparatively, in 2021, the organisation's emissions were about 3,681,580 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 4,471,134,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2,751,661,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions and Scope 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions also rose. Over the years, Debeka has shown a trend of increasing emissions, with total emissions in 2020 reaching approximately 8,667,131,000 kg CO2e, and in 2019, total emissions were about 10,815,227,000 kg CO2e. The data suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments and reduction strategies, as no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been documented. Debeka's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that the figures are independently reported. The absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges highlights an opportunity for the organisation to strengthen its climate action framework in alignment with industry standards.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 390,833,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,207,673,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,446,945,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Debeka Krankenversicherungsverein a. G. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

