Deutsche Bank AG, a leading global investment bank, is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. Established in 1870, the bank has evolved into a key player in the financial services industry, with a strong presence across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. Deutsche Bank offers a diverse range of services, including corporate banking, investment banking, asset management, and private wealth management, distinguished by its commitment to innovation and client-centric solutions. Over the years, Deutsche Bank has achieved significant milestones, including its role in major financial transactions and its adaptation to changing market dynamics. With a robust market position, the bank is recognised for its expertise in capital markets and risk management, making it a trusted partner for clients worldwide. Its unique blend of global reach and local knowledge sets Deutsche Bank apart in the competitive financial landscape.
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Deutsche Bank's score of 69 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Deutsche Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 169,780,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 16,356,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 1,063,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions include substantial contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 677,171,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (about 113,179,000 kg CO2e), and business travel (approximately 85,029,000 kg CO2e). Deutsche Bank has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 30% reduction in gasoline consumption from its car fleet by 2025, with a goal of achieving carbon neutrality in this area by 2030 in Germany. Additionally, the bank aims to reduce total energy consumption by 30% by 2025 compared to a 2019 baseline. For Scope 1 emissions, Deutsche Bank targets a 69% reduction in physical emission intensity by 2030, with a long-term goal of 100% reduction by 2050. The bank is also committed to reducing its Scope 3 upstream financed emissions by 23% by 2030 and 90% by 2050. Furthermore, Deutsche Bank aims to achieve carbon neutrality in electricity production by 2035 and across the entire group by 2045. This data is sourced directly from Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, with no cascaded emissions data from parent or related organizations. The bank's comprehensive approach to sustainability reflects its commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint.
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| 2004 | 2005 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 165,391 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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