Deutsche Post AG Sustainability Profile
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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Deutsche Post AG's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Deutsche Post AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 39.8 billion kg CO2e, comprising 7.7 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, 80 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 32.03 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 39.2 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 8.25 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 50 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 30.85 billion kg CO2e. Deutsche Post AG has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero logistics-related greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and business travel by 25% within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable operations. The long-term goal includes a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050, further demonstrating Deutsche Post AG's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 | 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 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Deutsche Post AG's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Deutsche Post AG's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 4% last year and increased by approximately 53% since 2006, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 75% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Deutsche Post AG's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Deutsche Post AG has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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