In 2023, 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 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DWS Group GmbH & Co amounted to 7,097 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 DWS Group GmbH & Co increased by 13.72%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of DWS Group GmbH & Co were 889 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Since 2019, DWS Group GmbH & Co's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 45.89%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), DWS Group GmbH & Co's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.91%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
In 2023, DWS Group GmbH & Co reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,237 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 6,208 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), DWS Group GmbH & Co's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 17.91% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
In 2023, DWS Group GmbH & Co reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
In 2023, DWS Group GmbH & Co reported 4,020 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 DWS Group GmbH & Co includes a breakdown across 1 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
In 2023, DWS Group GmbH & Co reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,020 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
Since 2019, DWS Group GmbH & Co's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 50.92%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), DWS Group GmbH & Co's Scope 3 emissions increased by 19.79%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
In 2023, DWS Group GmbH & Co reported emissions for 1 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.
In 2023, the largest contributors to DWS Group GmbH & Co's Scope 3 emissions were: a
In 2023, DWS Group GmbH & Co reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 889 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,893 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.31 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
In 2023, DWS Group GmbH & Co reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.31 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.1 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
In 2023, DWS Group GmbH & Co ranked 15 out of 19 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places DWS Group GmbH & Co among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
In 2023, DWS Group GmbH & Co reported a total carbon footprint of 11,117 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 15.84% increase compared to 2022, 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 2 emissions, accounting for 55.84% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 36.16%. a