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Dws

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DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA, commonly referred to as DWS, is a leading global asset management firm headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. Established in 1872, DWS has evolved into a prominent player in the financial services industry, with a strong presence across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. The company offers a diverse range of investment solutions, including equity, fixed income, and multi-asset strategies, distinguished by its commitment to sustainability and innovation. DWS is recognised for its robust risk management practices and a client-centric approach, positioning it as a trusted partner for institutional and retail investors alike. With a focus on delivering long-term value, DWS continues to achieve significant milestones, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the global asset management landscape.

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33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Dws's score of 33 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dws's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA reported Scope 2 emissions of approximately 757,238 kg CO2e. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were about 713,644 kg CO2e, and a decrease from 2022, which recorded around 757,112 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 1 or Scope 3 emissions data for the recent years. DWS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in the inflation-adjusted Weighted Average Carbon Intensity (WACI) related to Scope 1 and 2 portfolio emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, they target a minimum 46% reduction in in-scope operational emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, also compared to 2019 levels. These targets are aligned with their interim net-zero goal. DWS is a current subsidiary of DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA, and their climate initiatives are cascaded from this parent organization. The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of their long-term strategy.

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20192021202220232024
Scope 1
1,643,000
0,000,000
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Scope 2
3,976,000
0,000,000
000,000.00
000,000.00
000,000.0
Scope 3
8,191,000
000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dws's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Dws is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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