Deutsche Post AG
Deutsche Post EU Taxonomy Data Preview
In 2024, Deutsche Post was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
Deutsche Post has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Deutsche Post are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Turnover | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Turnover | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Opex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Opex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Capex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Capex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Deutsche Post's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Deutsche Post reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 60.36 billion, representing 71.7% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 11.64 billion of Deutsche Post's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 13.8% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).
Deutsche Post's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
Have Deutsche Post's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Since 2022, Deutsche Post's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 15%, reflecting a sustained upward trend in environmentally sustainable revenue generation.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Deutsche Post's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 5.48% , suggesting that Deutsche Post may have deprioritized sustainable activities, shifted focus away from green offerings, or reduced transparency in its EU Taxonomy reporting.
How much of Deutsche Post's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Deutsche Post reported that EUR 60.36 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 71.7% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 11.64 billion (13.8% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 57.9% of Deutsche Post's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.
How much of Deutsche Post's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Deutsche Post reported that EUR 11.64 billion of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 13.8% of its total turnover.
This moderate level of alignment indicates that Deutsche Post has begun shifting toward more sustainable operations but still has considerable room to enhance its green offerings.
Deutsche Post's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Deutsche Post's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
How is Deutsche Post's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Deutsche Post reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives:
- Climate Change Mitigation: 13.8%
- Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
- Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
- Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
- Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
- Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much revenue does Deutsche Post earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2024, Deutsche Post reported that EUR 11.62 billion of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 13.8% of the company's total revenue, indicating that Deutsche Post has a moderate focus on solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.
Insights into Deutsche Post's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Deutsche Post reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 5.79 billion, representing 92.2% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 1.66 billion of Deutsche Post's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 26.5% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).
Deutsche Post's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
Have Deutsche Post's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Deutsche Post's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) increased by 5.16%, pointing to a long-term shift toward greater investment in environmentally sustainable activities recognized under the EU Taxonomy.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Deutsche Post's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX decreased by 11.37%, suggesting that Deutsche Post may have scaled back investments in sustainable projects, reprioritized its capital deployment, or reduced transparency in its taxonomy-aligned disclosures.
How much of Deutsche Post's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Deutsche Post reported that EUR 5.79 billion of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 92.2% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 1.66 billion (26.5% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 65.7% of Deutsche Post's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).
How much of Deutsche Post's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Deutsche Post reported that EUR 1.66 billion of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 26.5% of its total capital investment.
This moderate level of alignment indicates that Deutsche Post is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
Deutsche Post's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Deutsche Post's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
How is Deutsche Post's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Deutsche Post reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives:
- Climate Change Mitigation: 26.5%
- Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
- Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
- Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
- Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
- Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much Deutsche Post is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Deutsche Post allocated EUR 1.66 billion of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 26.5% of the company's total capital expenditure, indicating that Deutsche Post is moderately allocating capital toward climate-aligned initiatives, while maintaining a diversified investment portfolio.
Insights into Deutsche Post's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Deutsche Post reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 2.60 billion, representing 82.4% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 489.00 million of Deutsche Post's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 15.5% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).
Deutsche Post's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
Have Deutsche Post's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Deutsche Post's taxonomy-aligned operating expenditure (OPEX) increased by 35.96%, pointing to a long-term trend of increased spending on environmentally sustainable operations and services recognized under the EU Taxonomy.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Deutsche Post's taxonomy-aligned OPEX increased by 5.44%, highlighting Deutsche Post's growing commitment to funding sustainable operations or improving how such expenses are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.
How much of Deutsche Post's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Deutsche Post reported that EUR 2.60 billion of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 82.4% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, EUR 489.00 million (15.5% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 66.9% of Deutsche Post's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).
How much of Deutsche Post's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Deutsche Post reported that EUR 489.00 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 15.5% of its total operational expenditure.
This moderate level of alignment indicates that Deutsche Post is beginning to shift operational priorities toward greener practices, with room for deeper integration.
Deutsche Post's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Deutsche Post's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
How is Deutsche Post's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Deutsche Post reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives:
- Climate Change Mitigation: 15.5%
- Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
- Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
- Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
- Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
- Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much of Deutsche Post's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Deutsche Post allocated EUR 489.65 million of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 15.5% of the company's total OPEX, indicating that Deutsche Post is moderately integrating climate considerations into its ongoing operations, with potential to scale up climate-aligned spending.