Rheinisch Westfalisches Elektrizitatswerk

Rheinisch Westfalisches Elektrizitatswerk's reported carbon emissions

Rheinisch-Westfälisches Elektrizitätswerk SE (RWE) reported a total of approximately 71.6 billion kg CO2e in emissions for 2025. This included approximately 51.9 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, around 220 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based and location-based), and approximately 19.5 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions include the use of sold products (approximately 9.21 billion kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 3.60 billion kg CO2e). For 2024, RWE's total emissions were approximately 75.4 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 accounting for about 53.2 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 for approximately 390 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 for approximately 21.8 billion kg CO2e. RWE has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040 across all scopes. Near-term goals include reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 67.6% and Scope 3 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as a base year. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Previously, a 2030 target was set to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% compared to a 2019 base year, with a corresponding 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions. RWE's strategy focuses on the expansion of renewable energy sources to support the decarbonisation of the electricity system.