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. In 2023, RWE's emissions were reported at 61,900,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 21,600,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040, with specific interim targets of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 71.1% per MWh by 2030, compared to a 2022 baseline. RWE's climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated their targets as consistent with the 1.5°C climate goal. The company is also focused on reducing the carbon intensity of its power generation, with a long-term goal of achieving a 98.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per MWh by 2040. Overall, RWE is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions and has established a comprehensive framework to address its carbon footprint in the energy sector.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| 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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