Deutsche Post
Deutsche Post AG, commonly known as Deutsche Post or simply DP, is a leading global logistics and postal services provider headquartered in Bonn, Germany. Founded in 1995, the company has evolved significantly, particularly after the acquisition of DHL in 2002, which expanded its operational reach across Europe and beyond. Operating primarily in the logistics and postal industry, Deutsche Post offers a comprehensive range of services, including mail delivery, parcel shipping, and supply chain management. Its unique integration of traditional postal services with advanced logistics solutions sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Deutsche Post is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, achieving notable milestones such as becoming the first major logistics company to set a target for zero emissions by 2050.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Deutsche Post's score of 51 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Deutsche Post's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Deutsche Post DHL Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,270,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 33,640,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 6,590,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 200,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. To meet its climate goals, Deutsche Post DHL Group has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions related to fuel and energy, upstream transportation and distribution, and business travel by 25% 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. Overall, Deutsche Post DHL Group's proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint reflects its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility in the logistics sector.
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Get Started| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Deutsche Post is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
