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 2023, Rheinisch Westfalisches Elektrizitätswerk (RWE) reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 61,900,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 200,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 21,600,000,000 kg CO2e. RWE has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from power generation by 71.1% per megawatt-hour (MWh) by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, RWE plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from all sold electricity by the same percentage within the same timeframe, while also targeting a 42% reduction in all remaining absolute Scope 3 emissions. RWE's long-term goals include a further reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 98.3% per MWh by 2040, alongside a similar reduction for Scope 3 emissions from sold electricity. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C, with a commitment to a 1.5°C pathway.
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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 | 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 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 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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