Rheinmetall AG is a leading international integrated technology group headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, founded in 1889 as Rheinische Metallwaaren- und Maschinenfabrik Actiengesellschaft. As the l... Rheinmetall AG is a leading international integrated technology group headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, founded in 1889 as Rheinische Metallwaaren- und Maschinenfabrik Actiengesellschaft. As the largest German and fifth-largest European arms manufacturer, it serves as the management holding company for the Rheinmetall Group, defining strategic orientation, governance, and services across five key divisions: Vehicle Systems Europe, Vehicle Systems International, Weapon and Ammunition, Electronic Solutions, and Power Systems. The company specializes in defense technologies, producing armored fighting vehicles, personnel carriers, warships, artillery, air defense systems, anti-tank weapons, and ammunition, while also advancing electronic solutions for digitalization and simulation. In mobility sectors, Rheinmetall contributes to sustainable innovations, including components for electric vehicles, hydrogen technology, fuel cells, and autonomous uncrewed ground vehicles to enhance safety, efficiency, and connectivity. With a focus on security and mobility amid global challenges like conflicts and industry transformations, Rheinmetall emphasizes sustainability, targeting CO2 neutrality by 2035, and plays a pivotal role in international markets through its technologically advanced products and systems. Promoted to Germany's DAX index in 2023, it underscores its status among blue-chip companies.
In 2024, Rheinmetall 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.
Rheinmetall has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Rheinmetall are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
Metric
2024
2023
2022
2021 - 2017
Total Taxonomy Aligned Turnover
0000000
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
Total Taxonomy Eligible Turnover
0000000
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
3.1 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of renewable energy technologies
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
3.18 CCM - Manufacture of automotive and mobility components
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
3.2 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of equipment for the production and use of hydrogen
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
3.5 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of energy efficiency equipment for buildings
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
3.6 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of other low carbon technologies
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
7.7 CCM/CCA - Acquisition and ownership of buildings
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
Metric
2024
2023
2022
2021 - 2017
Total Taxonomy Aligned Opex
0000000
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
Total Taxonomy Eligible Opex
0000000
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
1.1 CCM/CCA - Afforestation
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
1.3 CCM/CCA - Forest management
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
1.4 CCM/CCA - Conservation forestry
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
2.3 PPC - Remediation of legally non-conforming landfills and abandoned or illegal waste dumps
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
3.1 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of renewable energy technologies
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
3.18 CCM - Manufacture of automotive and mobility components
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
3.2 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of equipment for the production and use of hydrogen
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
3.20 CCM - Manufacture, installation, and servicing of high, medium and low voltage electrical equipment for electrical transmission and distribution that result in or enable a substantial contribution to climate change mitigation
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
3.3 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of low carbon technologies for transport
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
3.5 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of energy efficiency equipment for buildings
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
3.6 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of other low carbon technologies
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
4.25 CCM/CCA - Production of heat/cool using waste heat
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
4.9 CCM/CCA - Transmission and distribution of electricity
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
5.1 CCM/CCA - Construction, extension and operation of water collection, treatment and supply systems
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
5.2 CCM/CCA - Renewal of water collection, treatment and supply systems
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
5.4 CCM/CCA - Renewal of waste water collection and treatment
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
5.5 CCM/CCA - Collection and transport of non-hazardous waste in source segregated fractions
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
7.3 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of energy efficiency equipment
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
7.5 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of instruments and devices for measuring, regulation and controlling energy performance of buildings
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
7.6 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of renewable energy technologies
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
7.7 CCM/CCA - Acquisition and ownership of buildings
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
Metric
2024
2023
2022
2021 - 2017
Total Taxonomy Aligned Capex
0000000
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
Total Taxonomy Eligible Capex
0000000
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
3.1 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of renewable energy technologies
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
3.18 CCM - Manufacture of automotive and mobility components
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
3.2 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of equipment for the production and use of hydrogen
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
3.3 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of low carbon technologies for transport
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
3.5 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of energy efficiency equipment for buildings
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
3.6 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of other low carbon technologies
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
4.1 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation using solar photovoltaic technology
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
4.15 CCM/CCA - District heating/cooling distribution
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
4.16 CCM/CCA - Installation and operation of electric heat pumps
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
4.24 CCM/CCA - Production of heat/cool from bioenergy
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
4.25 CCM/CCA - Production of heat/cool using waste heat
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
5.3 CCM/CCA - Construction, extension and operation of waste water collection and treatment
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
6.17 CCM - Low carbon airport infrastructure
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
6.5 CCM/CCA - Transport by motorbikes, passenger cars and light commercial vehicles
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
7.2 CCM/CCA - Renovation of existing buildings
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
7.3 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of energy efficiency equipment
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
7.4 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of charging stations for electric vehicles in buildings (and parking spaces attached to buildings)
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
7.5 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of instruments and devices for measuring, regulation and controlling energy performance of buildings
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
c
0000000
7.6 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of renewable energy technologies
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
b
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
7.7 CCM/CCA - Acquisition and ownership of buildings
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
a
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.
0000000
Limited Data Preview
You are viewing a limited preview of Rheinmetall’s EU Taxonomy dataset. The full dataset, available for download, includes eligibility and alignment metrics for turnover, CAPEX, and OPEX across all EU Taxonomy categories, at both aggregate and activity level, with historical coverage back to 2021.
Access Datasets, Disclosures, and Sources
pro
Remove manual data sourcing from your workflow. Subscribe to Tracenable Pro to get credits for accessing and exporting datasets and disclosures across 8,500+ companies with 10+ years of historical coverage.
Verified Sources Behind Rheinmetall’s EU Taxonomy Data
Every figure on this dashboard has a transparent audit trail. With Tracenable, each data point is traceable back to its original source, viewable directly inside our platform. Explore Rheinmetall’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.
a. Rheinmetall's Annual Report 2024
b. Rheinmetall's Annual Report 2023
c. Rheinmetall's Annual Report 2022
Insights into Rheinmetall's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Rheinmetall reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 229.25 million, representing 2.35% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 90.24 million of Rheinmetall's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0.93% 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).a
Rheinmetall's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
Total Taxonomy Eligible Turnover
Total Taxonomy Aligned Turnover
Have Rheinmetall's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rheinmetall's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 10.58%, suggesting that Rheinmetall may have deprioritized sustainable activities, shifted focus away from green offerings, or reduced transparency in its EU Taxonomy reporting.a, b
How much of Rheinmetall's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Rheinmetall reported that EUR 229.25 million of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 2.35% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 90.24 million (0.93% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 1.42% of Rheinmetall'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.a
How much of Rheinmetall's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Rheinmetall reported that EUR 90.24 million of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 0.93% of its total turnover.a
This low alignment highlights either a limited focus on green activities or early-stage adoption of sustainability frameworks, underscoring opportunities for further alignment with EU climate objectives.
Rheinmetall's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Rheinmetall's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned Turnover
How is Rheinmetall's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Rheinmetall reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 0.93%
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 Rheinmetall earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2024, Rheinmetall reported that EUR 90.68 million 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 0.93% of the company's total revenue,indicating that Rheinmetallhas limited exposureon solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.a
Insights into Rheinmetall's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Rheinmetall reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 296.08 million,representing 21.83% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 40.83 million of Rheinmetall's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 3.01% 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).a
Rheinmetall's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Eligible Capex
Total Taxonomy Aligned Capex
Have Rheinmetall's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rheinmetall's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX increased by 138.89%,highlighting Rheinmetall's strengthened commitment to investing in environmentally sustainable activities or improving how such investments are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.a, b
How much of Rheinmetall's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Rheinmetall reported that EUR 296.08 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 21.83% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 40.83 million (3.01% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 18.82% of Rheinmetall'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).a
How much of Rheinmetall's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Rheinmetall reported that EUR 40.83 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 3.01% of its total capital investment.a
This low alignment reflects that Rheinmetall is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
Rheinmetall's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Rheinmetall's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned Capex
How is Rheinmetall's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Rheinmetall reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 3.01%
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 Rheinmetall is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Rheinmetall allocated EUR 40.83 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 3.01% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that Rheinmetallhas only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.a
Insights into Rheinmetall's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Rheinmetall reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 86.57 million,representing 19.11% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 68.32 million of Rheinmetall's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 15.08% 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).a
Rheinmetall's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Eligible Opex
Total Taxonomy Aligned Opex
Have Rheinmetall's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rheinmetall's taxonomy-aligned OPEX increased by 358.36%,highlighting Rheinmetall's growing commitment to funding sustainable operations or improving how such expenses are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.a, b
How much of Rheinmetall's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Rheinmetall reported that EUR 86.57 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 19.11% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, EUR 68.32 million (15.08% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 4.03% of Rheinmetall'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).a
How much of Rheinmetall's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Rheinmetall reported that EUR 68.32 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 15.08% of its total operational expenditure.a
This moderate level of alignment indicates that Rheinmetall is beginning to shift operational priorities toward greener practices, with room for deeper integration.
Rheinmetall's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Rheinmetall's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned Opex
How is Rheinmetall's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Rheinmetall reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 15.08%
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 Rheinmetall's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Rheinmetall allocated EUR 68.33 million of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 15.08% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that Rheinmetallis moderately integrating climate considerations into its ongoing operations, with potential to scale up climate-aligned spending.a
Want Full Access to Rheinmetall's EU Taxonomy Dataset?
b
c
b
c
a
b
c
a
b
c
b
a
b
c
b
c
b
c
a
b
a
b
c
a
c
a
b
c
a
b
c
b
c
a
c
c
a
b
c
b
c
a
a
b
c
c
a
b
c
c
b
c
c
c
a