Deutsche Post AG, commonly known as Deutsche Post or DHL, is a leading global logistics and postal services provider headquartered in Bonn, Germany. Founded in 1995, the company has established itself as a key player in the logistics industry, operating extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Deutsche Post AG offers a diverse range of services, including mail and parcel delivery, express logistics, and supply chain management. Its unique integration of traditional postal services with advanced logistics solutions sets it apart in the market. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, achieving significant milestones such as becoming the first major logistics company to set a science-based climate target. With a strong market position, Deutsche Post AG continues to excel, recognised for its reliability and efficiency in delivering services to millions of customers worldwide.
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In 2024, Deutsche Post AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,770,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 7,660,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 80,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 26,030,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 33,270,000,000 kg CO2e. Deutsche Post AG has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. This target is part of a broader initiative to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Additionally, the company plans to reduce its Scope 3 emissions, particularly from fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation, and business travel, by 25% by 2030. The company has committed to investing €7 billion in clean operations by 2030, targeting a reduction in emissions from 33,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to below 29,000,000,000 kg CO2e by 2030, despite anticipated growth in logistics activities. These targets are aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Deutsche Post AG's commitment to sustainable practices in the logistics sector.
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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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Deutsche Post AG is participating in some 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.