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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Deutsche Post AG's reported carbon emissions
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 about 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. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and business travel, also by 2030. These targets are aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company plans to invest €7 billion in clean operations by 2030 to facilitate these reductions, despite anticipated growth in logistics activities. The long-term goal is to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, which includes a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a similar reduction in Scope 3 emissions from a 2021 baseline. Overall, Deutsche Post AG's climate strategy demonstrates a proactive approach to addressing its carbon footprint while supporting sustainable logistics practices.
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| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 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 |
| 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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