Deutsche Wohnen Sustainability Profile
Deutsche Wohnen SE, a leading player in the German real estate 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 acquisition, development, and management of rental apartments. With a significant presence in major urban regions, Deutsche Wohnen operates extensively across Berlin, Frankfurt, and other key cities. The company’s portfolio includes over 160,000 residential units, characterised by a commitment to quality and sustainability. Deutsche Wohnen is recognised for its innovative approach to property management and tenant services, setting it apart in a competitive market. As one of Germany's largest housing companies, Deutsche Wohnen has achieved notable milestones, including a successful public listing and a strong emphasis on modernising its housing stock to meet contemporary living standards.
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Deutsche Wohnen's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Deutsche Wohnen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 57.1 million kg CO2e, comprising 370,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 589,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 56.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from capital goods (approximately 5.3 million kg CO2e) and employee commuting (about 800,000 kg CO2e). Deutsche Wohnen has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in its operations by 2025 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company plans to reduce direct emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030 and indirect emissions by 25% from the same baseline. Looking further ahead, Deutsche Wohnen is committed to achieving near-total carbon neutrality across all operations by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement goals. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Deutsche Wohnen SE, and reflects the company's ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint in the real estate sector.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2016 | 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,579,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,013,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
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Deutsche Wohnen's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 9% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Deutsche Wohnen's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Deutsche Wohnen has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
