Deutsche Welle
Deutsche Welle (DW), Germany's international broadcaster, is headquartered in Bonn, with significant operations in Berlin and a global reach across multiple continents. Founded in 1953, DW has established itself as a key player in the media industry, providing news and information in over 30 languages. Its core services include television, radio, and online content, focusing on delivering high-quality journalism that promotes understanding and dialogue. With a commitment to impartial reporting, Deutsche Welle stands out for its comprehensive coverage of global events, particularly in Europe, Asia, and Africa. The broadcaster has achieved notable milestones, including multiple awards for its investigative journalism and innovative digital platforms. As a trusted source of information, DW continues to enhance its market position by adapting to the evolving media landscape while maintaining its core values of accuracy and integrity.
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Deutsche Welle's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Deutsche Welle reported total carbon emissions of approximately 343,770,100 kg CO2e. This figure includes 18,200 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 76,600 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 343,675,300 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 238,573,300 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 44,340,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, Deutsche Welle's total emissions were about 468,678,900 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 52,600 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 81,400 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 468,544,900 kg CO2e. The largest portion of Scope 3 emissions came from purchased goods and services, totalling around 327,841,400 kg CO2e. For the year 2022, Deutsche Welle's emissions in Germany were reported at approximately 29,430,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 129,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 1,145,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 28,156,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Deutsche Welle has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi commitments. The organisation's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Overall, Deutsche Welle's emissions profile highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, particularly from purchased goods and services, underscoring the need for comprehensive strategies to address carbon footprints across all scopes.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 77,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,185,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 25,559,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Deutsche Welle is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
