Ditchcarbon

    • How it works

      See how DitchCarbon turns supplier data into verified Scope 3 emissions - no surveys required.

    • Data

      Access reliable, AI-sourced emissions data across your entire supplier network at scale.

    • Integrations

      Connect DitchCarbon to your ERP, P2P, and BI tools for seamless Scope 3 data flow.

    • Auditability

      Produce board-ready, audit-proof emissions reports backed by traceable, verified data.

    • Compare

      See how DitchCarbon stacks up against other Scope 3 tools and carbon accounting software.

    • Functionality

      Compare Scope 3 tools and software with Ditchcarbon

    • PCF Evaluator

      Validate supplier PCFs and EPDs into decision-ready PACT-aligned data

    Are you a supplier?

    Respond to sustainability requests in minutes. Use your existing emissions data to complete surveys faster with DitchSurvey.

    Respond with DitchSurvey

    Already have emissions data?

    Join over 1 million companies building reusable emissions profiles.

    Claim your profile

    • CDP supplier score lifted from C to A- across 15,000 suppliers.

    • Full Scope 3 visibility across 55+ countries built to scale.

    • Supplier-specific emissions data across thousands of vendors without a single survey.

    • Accurate disclosures at speed with no questionnaires and no gaps.

    • Quarterly supplier emissions data, verified and ready for audit.

    • Months of manual aggregation eliminated and emissions forecasting live in 6 months.

    Are you a supplier?

    Respond to sustainability requests in minutes. Use your existing emissions data to complete surveys faster with DitchSurvey.

    Respond with DitchSurvey

    Already have emissions data?

    Join over 1 million companies building reusable emissions profiles.

    Claim your profile

    • AI-powered Survey Responder

      Automatically complete sustainability surveys using your existing emissions data.

    • Financed Emissions (PCAF)

      Reliable company emissions data for financed emissions and portfolio analysis.

    • Emissions Reporting

      Measure and understand your full carbon footprint with confidence.

    • Sustainable Sourcing: A Strategy for Decarbonisation

      Make climate-smart sourcing the default across every supplier decision.

    • Smarter Supplier Engagement: Reduce Burden, Drive Decarbonisation

      Engage suppliers effectively by reducing their burden and providing actionable, data-driven insights.

    • SBTi-Aligned Baselining

      Build a emissions baseline your science-based targets can actually stand on.

    Are you a supplier?

    Respond to sustainability requests in minutes. Use your existing emissions data to complete surveys faster with DitchSurvey.

    Respond with DitchSurvey

    Already have emissions data?

    Join over 1 million companies building reusable emissions profiles.

    Claim your profile

    • Guides

      Step by step resources to help you measure and reduce Scope 3 emissions.

    • Blog

      Insights and thinking on Scope 3 data, reporting, and supply chain sustainability.

    • Industries

      Scope 3 emissions benchmarks and data broken down by industry.

    • FAQ

      Common questions about DitchCarbon, methodology, data, and the platform.

    • Trust Center

      How we handle your data, security, compliance and privacy.

    • Methodology

      How we calculate emissions, where our data comes from and how we validate it.

    • Upload EcoVadis Report

      Turn your EcoVadis scorecard into structured supplier emissions data.

    • Upload CDP Response

      Extract and activate emissions data from your CDP supplier responses.

    Explore company emissions data at scale

    2m+ company profiles mapped

    • Find and claim your company
    • Compare emissions across industries

    • About

      The team and mission behind DitchCarbon's approach to Scope 3.

    • Careers

      Join a team making Scope 3 data accessible for every procurement team.

    Are you a supplier?

    Respond to sustainability requests in minutes. Use your existing emissions data to complete surveys faster with DitchSurvey.

    Respond with DitchSurvey

    Already have emissions data?

    Join over 2 million companies building reusable emissions profiles.

    Claim your profile
  • Pricing
Sign inBook a demo
OrganisationsDeutsche Post AG
Deutsche Post AG logo

Deutsche Post AG

Couriers and Express Delivery ServicesGermany
Last verified 20 days ago5idhl.com

Deutsche Post AG, headquartered in Bonn, Germany, is a leading player in the couriers and express delivery services industry. Founded in 1995, the company has evolved significantly, particularly through its acquisition of DHL, which has bolstered its global reach and service offerings.

Deutsche Post AG operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, providing a comprehensive range of logistics solutions, including parcel delivery, freight forwarding, and supply chain management. Its unique integration of digital technology enhances efficiency and customer experience, setting it apart in a competitive market.

With a strong market position, Deutsche Post AG is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, achieving notable milestones such as becoming the first major logistics company to set a net-zero emissions target. This dedication to excellence solidifies its reputation as a trusted partner in the logistics sector.

79
DitchCarbon score

+39 vs industry average

Deutsche Post AG’s score of 79 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

Part of the Sustainability team at Deutsche Post AG?

  • Control how your company's emission story is told
  • Respond to customers efficiently
  • See who's viewing your profile
Claim this profile

Industry Intensity

High

Couriers and Express Delivery Services has above-average carbon intensity

Industry performance

0.362
20182025

The Couriers and Express Delivery Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018

Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028

00.0B00.0B00.0B00.0B0

Unlock Forecasting

Sign up to see forecasted emissions and if they are on track for their climate goals

202020212022202320242025202620272028

Reported emissions

Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e

Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.

Deutsche Post AG's reported carbon emissions

Deutsche Post AG, operating in the Couriers and Express Delivery Services industry, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its environmental impact. In 2025, the company reported a total of approximately 38.7 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of Scope 1 emissions totalling around 6.46 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 60 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were significantly larger, amounting to approximately 32.19 billion kg CO2e, with upstream transportation and distribution being the largest contributor within this scope.

The company has established ambitious climate targets. Deutsche Post AG aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. As part of its near-term strategy, the company is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2021 base year. Furthermore, there is a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and business travel by 25% by 2030, also from a 2021 base year. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

In previous years, total emissions were reported as approximately 39.77 billion kg CO2e in 2024, and 46.02 billion kg CO2e in 2021. Scope 1 emissions in 2024 were around 7.66 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 32.03 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were about 7.31 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 38.49 billion kg CO2e. The company also reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 8.3 billion kg CO2e for 2023 and 8.37 billion kg CO2e for 2022.

Unlock detailed emission data

Access structured emission data, company specific factors and auditable source documents

Get started now

Deutsche Post AG’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

6 goals

2030

29% reduction in all scopes

Reduce emissions to <29m tonnes CO₂e by 2030 (SBTi); no offsetting included Supported by targets on sustainable fuel, electrification and ca…

Behind target29%

2030

62% reduction in total GHG

Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.

At risk48%

2040

50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity

Across purchased goods and services and logistics.

Behind target22%

See all 6 climate goals

Sign up to see all goals

Already have an account? Sign in now

Scope 3 top emissions categories

6 of 15 categories disclosed
Upstream Transportation & Distribution75%
Purchased Goods & Services10%
Capital Goods8%
Fuel & Energy Activities5%
Employee Commuting2%
Business Travel0%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution75%
Purchased Goods & Services10%
Capital Goods8%
Fuel & Energy Activities5%
Employee Commuting2%
Business Travel0%

See all scope 3 categories

Sign up to see the full scope 3 breakdown

Already have an account? Sign in now

Climate initiatives

SCIENCE BASED TARGETS

Science Based Targets Initiative

2030 targetSee details
Active
CDP

Carbon Disclosure Project

Sign in to view
Active
THE CLIMATE PLEDGE

The Climate Pledge

See details
Not active
United Nations Global Compact

UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative

See details
Active
RE 100

RE 100

See details
Not active
Climate Action 100+

Climate Action 100

See details
Not active

Emissions comparison with industry peers

View similar organisations
CompanyCountryIndustryLast updatedScoreDetails
Deutsche Post AG logoDeutsche Post AG
DECouriers and Express Delivery Services
20 days ago
79
Sf Express logoSf Express
CNTransport Equipment Manufacturing
23 hours ago
79
View
GeoPost SA logoGeoPost SA
FRReal Estate Services
47 minutes ago
68
View
Royal Mail plc logoRoyal Mail plc
GBLand Transportation
5 days ago
63
View
Ceva Logistics logoCeva Logistics
FRLand Transportation
5 days ago
62
View
Kuehne Plus Nagel logoKuehne Plus Nagel
CHFreight Transportation Arrangement
1 day ago
61
View
Amazon logoAmazon
USElectronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses
2 days ago
58
View

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Deutsche Post AG’s sustainability data and climate commitments

Deutsche Post AG's estimated total carbon emissions in 2024 are approximately 33.8 million tonnes of CO₂e. This figure is based on reported logistics-related emissions of about 33.77 million tonnes, with additional decarbonization effects amounting to roughly 728 kilotonnes of CO₂e. The company’s emissions include scopes 1, 2, and 3, with the majority stemming from logistics activities. These figures reflect the company's ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce its environmental impact within the courier and express delivery sector, especially in Germany and globally.

Data year: 2024

Usage policy

You’re welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL. Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.

See our License Agreement for more details.

Where does DitchCarbon
data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Learn more

Curious to see your top suppliers emissions?

Book a demo for a pilot project

Ditchcarbonv260715.4
[email protected]+44 203 475 7875

Ditch Carbon Ltd

167-169 Great Portland Street

London W1W 5PF

Platform

  • How it works
  • Data
  • Integrations
  • Auditability
  • Compare
  • Pricing

Resources

  • Guides
  • Blog
  • Industries
  • Trust center
  • Upload Ecovadis reports
  • Upload CDP response
  • Calculation methodology
  • Claim your profile
  • SBTI API
  • FAQ

Use Case

  • AI Survey Responder
  • Financed Emissions (PCAF)
  • Emissions Reporting
  • Sustainable Sourcing: A Strategy for Decarbonisation
  • Smarter Supplier Engagement: Reduce Burden, Drive Decarbonisation
  • SBTi-Aligned Baselining

Documentation

  • Help
  • Reference
  • Appendix
  • Changelog

Customers

  • EssilorLuxottica
  • Hikma
  • Grant Thornton
  • Haleon
  • Coherent
  • Howden

Company

  • About
  • Contact
  • Careers
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms and conditions