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DZ Bank, officially known as DZ Bank AG, is a prominent player in the financial intermediation services sector, headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. Established in 2001, it serves as the central institution for over 1,000 cooperative banks across Germany, providing a robust platform for financial services.
Specialising in corporate banking, investment banking, and asset management, DZ Bank distinguishes itself through its commitment to cooperative principles and a client-centric approach. The bank has achieved significant milestones, including its strong market position as one of the leading financial institutions in Germany, recognised for its innovative solutions and comprehensive service offerings.
With a focus on sustainable finance and digital transformation, DZ Bank continues to adapt to the evolving financial landscape, ensuring it meets the diverse needs of its clients while maintaining a strong commitment to ethical banking practices.
59
DitchCarbon score
+22 vs industry average
Dz Bank’s score of 59 is higher than 73% 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
Very Low
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.096
20182025
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Dz Bank's reported carbon emissions
DZ Bank, a financial intermediation services provider based in Germany, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 354.9 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 23.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 12.3 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based) emissions, and roughly 354.9 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, the bank's total emissions were approximately 114.5 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 23.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 9.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and roughly 114.4 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
Looking further back, in 2022, DZ Bank reported total emissions of approximately 83.3 million kg CO2e, with about 20.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 7.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and around 54.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2021, total emissions were about 67.9 million kg CO2e, with roughly 21.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 6.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 40.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 3. For 2020, total emissions were approximately 76.9 million kg CO2e, consisting of about 24.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, roughly 6.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and around 46.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 3.
In 2019, DZ Bank's reported Scope 1 emissions were about 3.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 2.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 8.5 million kg CO2e, including approximately 3.2 million kg CO2e from employee commute.
The company has set several climate commitments:
- All group entities aim to achieve carbon neutrality across all scopes by 2045 at the latest.
- R+V, a group entity, has set a net-zero target for GHG emissions from investments by 2050.
- DZ Bank aims to reduce its aggregate greenhouse gas emissions at the group level by 65% by 2030, compared to a 2009 baseline (covering Scope 1 and Scope 2).
- In the cement sector, DZ Bank has a near-term target to reduce physical emissions intensity (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 15% by 2030, compared to 2022.
- By the end of 2019, DZ Bank had already reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 emissions by 51% compared to a 2009 baseline.
- UMH, as part of its climate strategy, plans to cut financed greenhouse gas emissions in its securities portfolio to net zero before 2050.
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Dz Bank’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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