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DEKRA SE

DEKRA SE, headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, is a leading global expert organisation in the fields of safety, quality, and sustainability. Founded in 1925, DEKRA has evolved into a prominent player in the testing, inspection, and certification industry, with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company offers a diverse range of services, including vehicle inspections, product testing, and certification services, which are distinguished by their commitment to high standards and innovation. DEKRA's unique approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of regulatory requirements, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions that enhance safety and compliance. With a robust market position, DEKRA has achieved significant milestones, including its recognition as one of the world's leading providers of automotive services. The company's dedication to quality and sustainability continues to drive its growth and reputation in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does DEKRA SE'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.

34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

DEKRA SE's score of 34 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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DEKRA SE's reported carbon emissions

DEKRA SE, headquartered in Germany, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, DEKRA has established clear reduction targets. The company commits to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, DEKRA aims to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions—covering purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, business travel, and employee commuting—by about 27.5% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. The commitment includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, reflecting a comprehensive approach to climate action. DEKRA's initiatives demonstrate its dedication to sustainability and its role in the professional services sector's transition towards a low-carbon economy.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. DEKRA SE's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for DEKRA SE is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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DEKRA SE 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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