Deutsche Wohnen SE
Deutsche Wohnen's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2021, Deutsche Wohnen 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 Wohnen has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Deutsche Wohnen's Operational Emissions
In 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Deutsche Wohnen amounted to 330,143 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 2020, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Deutsche Wohnen decreased by 2.04%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Deutsche Wohnen's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Deutsche Wohnen's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2021, the total Scope 1 emissions of Deutsche Wohnen were 94,194 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Deutsche Wohnen reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Deutsche Wohnen's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 9.58%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2020), Deutsche Wohnen's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.99%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Deutsche Wohnen's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2021, Deutsche Wohnen reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 168,658 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 235,949 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Deutsche Wohnen reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Deutsche Wohnen's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Deutsche Wohnen's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2020), Deutsche Wohnen's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Deutsche Wohnen's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Deutsche Wohnen use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2021, Deutsche Wohnen reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Deutsche Wohnen's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Deutsche Wohnen's Value Chain Emissions
In 2021, Deutsche Wohnen reported 57,687 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 2021 disclosure of Deutsche Wohnen includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2020, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Deutsche Wohnen's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Deutsche Wohnen's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2021, Deutsche Wohnen reported total Scope 3 emissions of 57,687 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 Wohnen reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Deutsche Wohnen's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Deutsche Wohnen's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2020), Deutsche Wohnen's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 17.6%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Deutsche Wohnen disclose?
In 2021, Deutsche Wohnen reported emissions for 4 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 Wohnen's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2021, the largest contributors to Deutsche Wohnen's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 51,503 tCO₂e (98.34%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 800 tCO₂e (1.53%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 46 tCO₂e (0.09%)
Deutsche Wohnen's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Deutsche Wohnen’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2021, Deutsche Wohnen reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 94,194 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,285 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 73.33 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Deutsche Wohnen's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Deutsche Wohnen's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2021, Deutsche Wohnen reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 73.33 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.03, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Deutsche Wohnen rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2021, Deutsche Wohnen ranked 23 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Deutsche Wohnen among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Deutsche Wohnen's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2021, Deutsche Wohnen reported a total carbon footprint of 387,830 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.72% decrease compared to 2020, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Deutsche Wohnen's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 60.84% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 24.29%.a