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Deutsche Bank AG

Common Name
Deutsche Bank
Country
Germany
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Employees
90,330
Ticker
DBK
Exchange
XETRA
Website
www.db.com
Description
Deutsche Bank AG is one of the world’s leading financial service providers headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. As a major global banking institution, its primary functions include offering a diverse ...

Deutsche Bank's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Deutsche Bank completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Deutsche Bank has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Deutsche Bank’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Deutsche Bank's Sustainability Data Spreadsheet 2024
a. Deutsche Bank's Sustainability Data Spreadsheet 2024
b. Deutsche Bank's Non-financial report 2021
b. Deutsche Bank's Non-financial report 2021

Insights into Deutsche Bank's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofDeutsche Bank amounted to116,142metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Deutsche Bankincreased by 0.91%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Deutsche Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e-21%-22%-27%-31%+9%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Deutsche Bank's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Deutsche Bank were 16,978 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Deutsche Bank reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Deutsche Bank's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 66.23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Deutsche Bank's Scope 1 emissions increased by 8.58%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Deutsche Bank's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Deutsche Bank reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,356 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 99,164 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Deutsche Bank reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), Deutsche Bank's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Deutsche Bank's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Deutsche Bank use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Deutsche Bank reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Deutsche Bank's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024035 k70 k105 k140 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Deutsche Bank's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Deutsche Bank reported 495,778,489 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Deutsche Bank includes a breakdown across 13of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Deutsche Bank's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240150 M300 M450 M600 MtCO2e-19%+3727%+4%+568%+8%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Deutsche Bank's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Deutsche Bank reported total Scope 3 emissions of 495,778,489 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 0.22%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.78%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Deutsche Bank reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Deutsche Bank's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 23,208.67%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Deutsche Bank's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Deutsche Bank's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Deutsche Bank disclose?

In 2024, Deutsche Bank reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Deutsche Bank's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Deutsche Bank's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Investments (Cat. 15): 494,700,000 tCOâ‚‚e(99.78%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 677,171 tCOâ‚‚e(0.14%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 113,179 tCOâ‚‚e(0.02%)

Deutsche Bank's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Investments(Cat. 15)(99.8%)

Insights into Deutsche Bank’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Deutsche Bank reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,978 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 31,267 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.54 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Deutsche Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5050010,000100,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1,0002,00010,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)MDCommerzbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 351,909 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,864Scope 1 Intensity: 27.36 tCO2e/$MIndustrial BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,303 tCO2eRevenue: $M 29,044Scope 1 Intensity: 0.32 tCO2e/$MCredit AgricoleYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,685 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,356Scope 1 Intensity: 0.86 tCO2e/$MMMMizuho Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,427 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,618Scope 1 Intensity: 0.53 tCO2e/$MDBS Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,291Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MChina Minsheng BankingYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,931 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,676Scope 1 Intensity: 0.37 tCO2e/$MCaixaBankYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,282 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,731Scope 1 Intensity: 0.41 tCO2e/$MChina Everbright BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,872 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,550Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MErste Group BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,803 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,337Scope 1 Intensity: 1.48 tCO2e/$MBanco do BrasilYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,333 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,945Scope 1 Intensity: 0.80 tCO2e/$MMonte dei Paschi di SienaYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,341 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,371Scope 1 Intensity: 2.14 tCO2e/$MGrupo Financiero BanorteYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,115 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,605Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MSkandinaviska Enskilda BankenYear: 2024Scope 1: 695 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,409Scope 1 Intensity: 0.09 tCO2e/$MHang Seng BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 117 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,346Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MJapan Post HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 473,536 tCO2eRevenue: $M 79,122Scope 1 Intensity: 5.98 tCO2e/$MCTBC Financial HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,959 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,925Scope 1 Intensity: 0.84 tCO2e/$MKbc GroepYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,717 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,604Scope 1 Intensity: 3.51 tCO2e/$MTruist FinancialYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,382 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,278Scope 1 Intensity: 1.01 tCO2e/$MBanco BradescoYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,631 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,050Scope 1 Intensity: 1.15 tCO2e/$MChina Citic BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,778 tCO2eRevenue: $M 29,151Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MNatWest GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,402 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,388Scope 1 Intensity: 0.51 tCO2e/$MPing An BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,386 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,101Scope 1 Intensity: 0.72 tCO2e/$MSociete GeneraleYear: 2024Scope 1: 42,867 tCO2eRevenue: $M 54,642Scope 1 Intensity: 0.78 tCO2e/$MSPD BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,358Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MPNC Financial Services GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,268 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,808Scope 1 Intensity: 1.36 tCO2e/$MDDDeutsche BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,978 tCO2eRevenue: $M 31,267Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$M

How does Deutsche Bank's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Deutsche Bank reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.54 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.72, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Deutsche Bank rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Deutsche Bank ranked 13 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Deutsche Bank is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Deutsche Bank's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Deutsche Bank reported a total carbon footprint of 495,894,631 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.01% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Deutsche Bank's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.98% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.02%.a

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