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Ewe

EWE AG, commonly referred to as EWE, is a prominent telecommunications and energy service provider headquartered in Oldenburg, Germany. Established in 2000, the company has significantly expanded its operations across northern Germany, focusing on delivering high-quality broadband, mobile, and energy solutions. EWE stands out in the industry with its commitment to innovation, offering a range of services including fibre-optic internet, mobile communications, and energy supply. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as the expansion of its fibre-optic network, which enhances connectivity for both residential and business customers. With a strong market position, EWE is recognised for its customer-centric approach and sustainable practices, making it a key player in the telecommunications and energy sectors in Germany.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ewe's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Ewe's score of 29 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ewe's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, EWE AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,419,862,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,304,353,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 179,841,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 17,935,668,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. EWE AG has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Within this target, the company plans to achieve a 76.8% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from power generation per kWh and a 50.4% reduction in non-power generation Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Additionally, EWE AG is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by 52.1% per kWh and aims for a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products and other categories by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C, reflecting EWE AG's commitment to sustainability and climate action in the energy sector.

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Scope 1
2,734,121,000
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Scope 2
261,518,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
18,146,395,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ewe's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Ewe is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ewe is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.

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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