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Rheinisch Westfalisches Elektrizitatswerk
Rheinisch-Westfälisches Elektrizitätswerk (RWE) is a leading energy company headquartered in Germany, with significant operations across Europe and beyond. Founded in 1898, RWE has evolved into a key player in the energy sector, focusing on electricity generation, trading, and supply, as well as renewable energy solutions. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes conventional power generation and a growing emphasis on sustainable energy sources, such as wind and solar power. RWE's commitment to innovation and sustainability has positioned it as a frontrunner in the transition to a low-carbon economy. With a strong market presence and notable achievements in energy efficiency, RWE continues to shape the future of energy in a rapidly changing landscape.
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Rheinisch Westfalisches Elektrizitatswerk's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Rheinisch Westfalisches Elektrizitatswerk (RWE) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 75,402,993,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 53,242,042,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 392,956,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 21,766,996,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions significantly by 2030, aiming for a 67.6% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, using 2022 as the baseline year. RWE's long-term commitment includes achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. This commitment is supported by specific targets, such as a 98.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per MWh by 2040, also based on 2022 levels. The company is actively working towards these goals, with interim targets set for 2030, including a 71.1% reduction in emissions per MWh for both Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions from sold electricity. RWE's emissions data and climate commitments are derived from its parent company, RWE Aktiengesellschaft, and reflect a comprehensive approach to sustainability within the energy sector. The company is aligned with industry standards and frameworks, including the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), to ensure its targets are consistent with global climate goals.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 167,100,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,100,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 135,700,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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