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.
-2 vs industry average
Deutsche Wohnen’s score of 26 is lower than 44% 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, a real estate services company headquartered in Germany, has reported its carbon emissions for several years. For 2021, the company's total emissions, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3, were approximately 57 million kg CO2e. This figure includes about 370,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and around 5.89 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions, with a significant portion of Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 56.17 million kg CO2e. In 2020, Deutsche Wohnen reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 98.4 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 176.6 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions were not reported for 2020.
Deutsche Wohnen has set several climate commitments. The company aims for operational carbon neutrality by 2025, covering both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Looking further ahead, Deutsche Wohnen has committed to reducing its direct (Scope 1) emissions by 30% and its indirect (Scope 2) emissions by 25% from 2020 levels by 2030. The company also acknowledges the broader goal of achieving virtual carbon neutrality by 2050, aligning with the Paris climate goals.
The emissions data for Deutsche Wohnen is derived directly from the organisation itself, with no cascading from a parent entity mentioned for performance data. However, for initiatives, SBTi targets are indicated as originating from Vonovia SE at cascade level 1.
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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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