Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn's commitment to climate action is demonstrated through its comprehensive emissions reporting and ambitious reduction targets. In 2025, the company reported a total of 11.1 billion kg CO2e in greenhouse gas emissions. This breaks down into approximately 1.2 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, and approximately 2.1 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (market-based). Scope 3 emissions accounted for the largest portion, totalling approximately 7.8 billion kg CO2e, with significant contributions from capital goods (around 6.1 billion kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 1 billion kg CO2e).

Deutsche Bahn aims to become climate-neutral by 2040, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and a 1.5°C warming pathway. This long-term goal includes a commitment to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 2019 levels. Additionally, the company has set near-term targets, aiming for a 63% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2034, also from a 2019 baseline. Scope 3 emissions are also targeted for reduction, with a goal of at least a 90% reduction across the entire value chain by 2040. More specifically, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by 40% and from the use of sold products for sold fossil fuels by 63% by 2034.

The company is also working towards a significant shift in its energy procurement, aiming to be fully powered by renewable electricity for its rail transport operations in Germany by 2038. This indicates a proactive approach to decarbonising its operations and value chain within the railway transportation services industry.