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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.
+32 vs industry average
Deutsche Post AG’s score of 74 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Couriers and Express Delivery Services is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Couriers and Express Delivery Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Deutsche Post AG, a German company in the Couriers and Express Delivery Services industry, reported approximately 38.71 billion kg CO2e in total emissions in 2025. This includes about 6.46 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, 60 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 32.19 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3. For 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 39.77 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 7.66 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 80 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 32.03 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, Deutsche Post AG's total emissions were about 46.02 billion kg CO2e.
Deutsche Post AG is committed to ambitious climate targets. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, a target that has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In the near-term, Deutsche Post AG has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2021 base year. Additionally, the company aims 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. Long-term, by 2050, the company aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the same 2021 base year.
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42% reduction in Scope 2
DHL Group commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
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42% reduction in Scope 1
DHL Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
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25% reduction in scope 3 upstream
DHL Group commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel and energy related activities, upstream transportation and distribution…
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