Rheinmetall AG
Rheinmetall's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Rheinmetall 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).
Rheinmetall has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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.  a | 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 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Rheinmetall's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rheinmetall amounted to 341,716 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 Rheinmetall increased by 1.43%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Rheinmetall's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rheinmetall's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Rheinmetall were 143,386 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Rheinmetall reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Rheinmetall's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 2.47%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Rheinmetall's Scope 1 emissions increased by 24.06%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Rheinmetall's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Rheinmetall reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 198,330 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Rheinmetall reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Rheinmetall's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 10.39% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Rheinmetall use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Rheinmetall reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Rheinmetall's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Rheinmetall's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Rheinmetall reported 8,821,480 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 Rheinmetall includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 13 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
Rheinmetall's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rheinmetall's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Rheinmetall reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,821,480 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 25.11% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 74.89% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Rheinmetall reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Rheinmetall's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 92,194.2%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Rheinmetall's Scope 3 emissions increased by 28.12%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Rheinmetall disclose?
In 2023, Rheinmetall 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 Rheinmetall's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Rheinmetall's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 6,606,744 tCO₂e (74.89%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,214,736 tCO₂e (25.11%)
Rheinmetall's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Rheinmetall's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Rheinmetall reported a total carbon footprint of 9,163,196 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 26.88% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Rheinmetall's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.27% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.16%. a