Deutsche Wohnen
Deutsche Wohnen SE, a leading player in the real estate services sector, is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 1998, the company has established itself as a prominent provider of residential properties, primarily focusing on the management and development of rental apartments across major urban regions in Germany.
With a portfolio that includes over 160,000 residential units, Deutsche Wohnen is renowned for its commitment to quality living spaces and sustainable property management. The company’s unique approach combines innovative housing solutions with a strong emphasis on tenant satisfaction, setting it apart in a competitive market.
Recognised for its significant contributions to the real estate landscape, Deutsche Wohnen continues to strengthen its market position through strategic acquisitions and a focus on modernising its properties, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the industry.
-3 vs industry average
Deutsche Wohnen’s score of 25 is lower than 43% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Real Estate Services has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Deutsche Wohnen's reported carbon emissions
Deutsche Wohnen's most recent reported carbon emissions are from 2021, totalling approximately 57.1 million kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, with Scope 3 emissions representing the largest portion at approximately 56.2 million kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were about 370,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based method, were approximately 589,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, Deutsche Wohnen reported Scope 1 emissions of about 98.4 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 176.6 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were not disclosed for this year. Deutsche Wohnen has set climate targets for the future. The company aims for carbon neutrality in its operations by 2025 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, Deutsche Wohnen has committed to reducing its direct emissions (Scope 1) by 30% and its indirect emissions (Scope 2) by 25% from 2020 levels by 2030. Looking further ahead, Deutsche Wohnen's long-term ambition, in line with the Paris Agreement, is to be virtually carbon-neutral by 2050 across Scope 1 and 2 emissions. It is important to note that Deutsche Wohnen SE is a current subsidiary of Vonovia SE, and some of its climate initiatives are cascaded from the ultimate parent organisation. For instance, its SBTi initiatives are sourced from Vonovia SE.
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Deutsche Wohnen’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
6 goals2030
30% reduction in Scope 1
We will reduce our direct emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Vonovia SE
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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