Deutsche Börse AG, a leading global exchange organisation, is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. Founded in 1850, it has established itself as a pivotal player in the financial services industry, primarily focusing on securities trading, clearing, and settlement. With a strong presence in Europe and significant operations in Asia and the Americas, Deutsche Börse offers a diverse range of products and services, including the Xetra trading platform and the Eurex derivatives market.
Renowned for its innovative technology and robust regulatory framework, Deutsche Börse has achieved notable milestones, such as the introduction of electronic trading systems. Its commitment to transparency and efficiency has solidified its position as a key market infrastructure provider, serving a wide array of clients, from institutional investors to retail traders.
+65 vs industry average
Deutsche Borse’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Deutsche Borse's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Deutsche Börse reported total carbon emissions of approximately 118.5 million kg CO2e, comprising 3.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 112.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint significantly, with a target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2025 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Deutsche Börse aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% by 2045, using 2022 as the baseline year. The company has set interim targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, and it also aims for 42% reductions in Scope 3 emissions related to fuel and energy, business travel, and employee commuting within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Deutsche Börse is committed to ensuring that 86.7% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods, will have established their own science-based targets by 2028. These initiatives are part of Deutsche Börse's broader climate strategy, which integrates environmental considerations into its sustainability activities, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations.
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Deutsche Borse’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
1% reduction in all scopes
Deutsche Börse Group strives to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42 per cent by 2030, based on the base year 2022.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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