Deutsche Bundesbank, the central bank of Germany, plays a pivotal role in the European financial landscape. Headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, it operates across various regions in Germany and is integral to the European System of Central Banks. Founded in 1957, the Bundesbank has been instrumental in shaping monetary policy and ensuring financial stability within the Eurozone. The bank's core services include the management of monetary policy, financial stability oversight, and the issuance of banknotes. Its unique position allows it to influence economic conditions through rigorous analysis and policy implementation. Notably, Deutsche Bundesbank is recognised for its commitment to transparency and independence, contributing to its esteemed reputation in the global banking industry.
How does Deutsche Bundesbank'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 2024, Deutsche Bundesbank reported total global emissions of approximately 201,678,640 kg CO2e. This figure includes 100 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 207,381,200 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from investments (195,870,200 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (91,200 kg CO2e). Notably, there were no reported Scope 1 emissions. For the German operations in 2022, Deutsche Bundesbank's emissions totalled approximately 1,181,300 kg CO2e, comprising 552,600 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 628,800 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The bank has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it appear to have cascaded data from a parent organization. Overall, Deutsche Bundesbank's emissions profile highlights a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, particularly from investments, indicating a potential area for future climate action and commitment.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000 | 000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Deutsche Bundesbank is not participating in any 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.
