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DWS Group GmbH & Co's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, DWS Group GmbH & Co 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).
DWS Group GmbH & Co has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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 DWS Group GmbH & Co's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DWS Group GmbH & Co amounted to 5,214 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 DWS Group GmbH & Co decreased by 4.19%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
DWS Group GmbH & Co's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DWS Group GmbH & Co's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of DWS Group GmbH & Co were 762 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has DWS Group GmbH & Co reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, DWS Group GmbH & Co's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 60.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), DWS Group GmbH & Co's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.11%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are DWS Group GmbH & Co's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, DWS Group GmbH & Co reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 735 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 4,452 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has DWS Group GmbH & Co reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), DWS Group GmbH & Co's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that DWS Group GmbH & Co's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does DWS Group GmbH & Co use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, DWS Group GmbH & Co reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
DWS Group GmbH & Co's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into DWS Group GmbH & Co's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, DWS Group GmbH & Co reported 49,707,650 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 DWS Group GmbH & Co includes a breakdown across 2 of 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
DWS Group GmbH & Co's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DWS Group GmbH & Co's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, DWS Group GmbH & Co reported total Scope 3 emissions of 49,707,650 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 0.01% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.99% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has DWS Group GmbH & Co reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, DWS Group GmbH & Co's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 568,377.24%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), DWS Group GmbH & Co's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that DWS Group GmbH & Co's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does DWS Group GmbH & Co disclose?
In 2024, DWS Group GmbH & Co reported emissions for 2 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 DWS Group GmbH & Co's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to DWS Group GmbH & Co's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 49,701,866 tCO₂e (99.99%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 5,784 tCO₂e (0.01%)
DWS Group GmbH & Co's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into DWS Group GmbH & Co’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, DWS Group GmbH & Co reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 762 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,146 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.18 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
DWS Group GmbH & Co's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does DWS Group GmbH & Co's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, DWS Group GmbH & Co reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.18 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.11, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does DWS Group GmbH & Co rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, DWS Group GmbH & Co ranked 14 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
DWS Group GmbH & Co is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into DWS Group GmbH & Co's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, DWS Group GmbH & Co reported a total carbon footprint of 49,712,864 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.73% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to DWS Group GmbH & Co's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.99% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.01%.a