Deutsche Post AG
Deutsche Post's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Deutsche Post 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 Post has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Deutsche Post's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Deutsche Post amounted to 8,390,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Deutsche Post decreased by 5.94%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Deutsche Post's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Deutsche Post's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Deutsche Post were 7,660,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Deutsche Post reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Deutsche Post's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 21.59%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Deutsche Post's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.15%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Deutsche Post's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Deutsche Post reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 80,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 730,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Deutsche Post reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Deutsche Post's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Deutsche Post 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Deutsche Post's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Deutsche Post 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Deutsche Post use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Deutsche Post reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Deutsche Post's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Deutsche Post's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Deutsche Post reported 32,030,000 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 2024 disclosure of Deutsche Post includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 2 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Deutsche Post's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Deutsche Post's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Deutsche Post reported total Scope 3 emissions of 32,030,000 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 Post reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Deutsche Post's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Deutsche Post 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Deutsche Post's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Deutsche Post 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Deutsche Post disclose?
In 2024, Deutsche Post reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Deutsche Post's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Deutsche Post's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 24,180,000 tCO₂e (75.49%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,890,000 tCO₂e (9.02%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 2,490,000 tCO₂e (7.77%)
Deutsche Post's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Deutsche Post’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Deutsche Post reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,660,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 87,605 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 87.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Deutsche Post's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Deutsche Post's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Deutsche Post reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 87.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.93 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Deutsche Post rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Deutsche Post ranked 21 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Deutsche Post among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Deutsche Post's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Deutsche Post reported a total carbon footprint of 40,420,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.33% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Deutsche Post's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 79.24% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 18.95%. a