Deutsche Post AG
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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Industry Benchmark
Deutsche Post AG's score of 78 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 AG's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Deutsche Post AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,270,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 8,250,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 50,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 24,970,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. The company has set ambitious targets to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions, particularly from fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation, and business travel, by 25% within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are part of a broader strategy to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Deutsche Post AG's long-term goal includes a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a similar reduction for Scope 3 emissions. This comprehensive approach underscores the company's commitment to sustainability and climate action within the logistics and transportation sector.
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| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 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 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Deutsche Post AG 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.
