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.
How does Deutsche Bank'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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In 2023, Deutsche Bank reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,331,335,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 15,636,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 26,079,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 1,286,521,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a significant reduction from previous years, with total emissions decreasing from about 1,290,722,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 1,452,880,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Deutsche Bank has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in electricity production by 2035 and across the entire group by 2045. The bank has also established specific reduction targets, including a 69% reduction in Scope 1 physical emission intensity by 2030 and a 23% reduction in Scope 3 upstream financed emissions by 2030, with a long-term goal of 90% reduction by 2050. Additionally, Deutsche Bank plans to enhance its sustainability efforts by ensuring that 80% of total vendor spend submits greenhouse gas emissions data to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) by 2025. The bank has raised its ambition to reduce total energy consumption from 20% to 30% by 2025 compared to a 2019 baseline, further solidifying its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 50,273,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 104,671,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 2,127,013,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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