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Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG

Common Name
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank
Country
Germany
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Mortgage Finance
Employees
794
Ticker
PBB
Exchange
Deutsche Börse Frankfurt
Description
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG is a leading European specialist bank focused on commercial real estate finance and public investment finance. Headquartered in Garching bei München, Germany, it provides ta...

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank 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 Pfandbriefbank has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2023202220212020-2019
Total Scope 1
374a
374a
N/A
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
8a
9a
N/A
Location-Based
296a
288a
N/A
Total Scope 3
959a
723a
78b
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
0.5604a
0.6607a
N/A
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a. Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's Non-financial report 2023
b. Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's Non-financial report 2021
c. Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's Financial & Extra-Financial Disclosure 2021

Insights into Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Deutsche Pfandbriefbank amounted to 670 metric 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Deutsche Pfandbriefbank increased by 1.21%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202220230100200300400tCO2e-3%0%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Deutsche Pfandbriefbank were 374 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Deutsche Pfandbriefbank reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 3.36%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2022), Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a

What are Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 296 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Deutsche Pfandbriefbank reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2022), Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Deutsche Pfandbriefbank use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20222023075150225300tCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank reported 959 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2023 disclosure of Deutsche Pfandbriefbank includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202302505007501 ktCO2e-52%+827%+33%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank reported total Scope 3 emissions of 959 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Deutsche Pfandbriefbank reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 488.34%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2022), Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's Scope 3 emissions increased by 32.64%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Deutsche Pfandbriefbank disclose?

In 2023, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

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

In 2023, the largest contributors to Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 639 tCO₂e (98.46%)
  • Other/Unspecified Sources: 8 tCO₂e (1.23%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2 tCO₂e (0.31%)

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(98.5%)Other/UnspecifiedSources(1.2%)

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

In 2023, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 374 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 667 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.56 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

21002,00050,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505005,00050,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Aareal BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,942 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,099Scope 1 Intensity: 7.23 tCO2e/$MBlue CapYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,502 tCO2eRevenue: $M 140Scope 1 Intensity: 10.71 tCO2e/$MMLPYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,829 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,070Scope 1 Intensity: 1.71 tCO2e/$MWuestenrot & WuerttembergischeYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,354 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,401Scope 1 Intensity: 2.40 tCO2e/$MflatexDEGIROYear: 2025Scope 1: 361 tCO2eRevenue: $M 658Scope 1 Intensity: 0.55 tCO2e/$MDWS Group GmbH & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 762 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,146Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MTalanxYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,090 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,617Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MHannover RueckYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,456 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,883Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MCommerzbankYear: 2024Scope 1: 351,909 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,864Scope 1 Intensity: 27.36 tCO2e/$MDeutsche BoerseYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,097 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,085Scope 1 Intensity: 0.44 tCO2e/$MDeutsche BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,978 tCO2eRevenue: $M 31,267Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$MMunich ReYear: 2024Scope 1: 64,353 tCO2eRevenue: $M 44,023Scope 1 Intensity: 1.46 tCO2e/$MAllianzYear: 2024Scope 1: 53,885 tCO2eRevenue: $M 142,476Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$MProCredit HoldingYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 457Scope 1 Intensity: 2.19 tCO2e/$MGrenkeYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,690 tCO2eRevenue: $M 599Scope 1 Intensity: 4.49 tCO2e/$MHypoportYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,278 tCO2eRevenue: $M 708Scope 1 Intensity: 4.63 tCO2e/$MNykredit RealkreditYear: 2024Scope 1: 114 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,231Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MWalker & DunlopYear: 2024Scope 1: 354 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,132Scope 1 Intensity: 0.31 tCO2e/$MParagon Banking GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 818 tCO2eRevenue: $M 664Scope 1 Intensity: 1.23 tCO2e/$MSammaan CapitalYear: 2024Scope 1: 384 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,016Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$MOSB GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 171 tCO2eRevenue: $M 838Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MPNB Housing FinanceYear: 2025Scope 1: 7 tCO2eRevenue: $M 347Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MLIC Housing FinanceYear: 2025Scope 1: 4 tCO2eRevenue: $M 984Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MBajaj Housing FinanceYear: 2025Scope 1: 206 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,120Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MDeutsche PfandbriefbankYear: 2023Scope 1: 374 tCO2eRevenue: $M 667Scope 1 Intensity: 0.56 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2023, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.56 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.52, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

In 2023, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank ranked 15 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank reported a total carbon footprint of 1,629 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 17.62% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 58.87% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 22.96%.a

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