As of 2025, Deutsche Bank has disclosed 15 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 7 absolute reduction targets and 8 intensity-based targets, signaling the company's commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Deutsche Bank's climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Total Upstream (Cat. 1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8), Scope 3 - Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9), Scope 3 - Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11), Scope 3 - End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12), Scope 3 - Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -46%a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -46%a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -46%a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -23%a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -49%a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -90%a | 2050 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -97%a | 2050 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Watt-hour (Wh) of Electricity Produced | -69%a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Vehicle Kilometer | -59%a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Steel Produced/Manufactured | -34%a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Cement Produced/Manufactured | -29%a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Watt-hour (Wh) of Electricity Produced | -100%a | 2040 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Vehicle Kilometer | -100%a | 2050 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Steel Produced/Manufactured | -92%a | 2050 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Cement Produced/Manufactured | -98%a | 2050 |
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As of 2025, Deutsche Bank has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.a
As of 2025, Deutsche Bank has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.a
Deutsche Bank's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 46% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 50,273 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2019.a
Deutsche Bank has already surpassed its operational emissions reduction target, with 2025 levels falling below the 2030 value, achieving its climate goal ahead of schedule.a
As of 2025, Deutsche Bank has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
Deutsche Bank's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 100% by 2040, compared to a baseline of 0 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Watt-hour (Wh) of Electricity Produced in 2021.a
As of 2025, Deutsche Bank is ahead of schedule on its value chain emissions reduction target, having achieved 46.87% of the planned reduction.a