RWE AG

Common Name

RWE

Country

Germany

Sector

Utilities

Industry

Utilities - Diversified

Employees

20,505

Ticker

RWE

Exchange

XETRA

Website

www.rwe.com

Description

RWE AG is a prominent energy company based in Germany, primarily engaged in electricity generation, distribution, and trading. As one of the largest electricity producers in Europe, RWE plays a critic... Show more

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RWE's EU Taxonomy Data Preview

In 2024, RWE 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.

RWE has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of RWE are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.

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Metric (tonnes)	2024	2023	2022	2021 - 2017
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover Portion of total company turnover generated from economic activities that are eligible under the EU Taxonomy and meet all alignment requirements, including substantial contribution, Do No Significant Harm (DNSH), and minimum safeguards.	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. ^c	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Turnover Total turnover of the company associated with activities considered eligible under the EU Taxonomy, regardless of whether they meet alignment criteria.	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. ^c	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Turnover Total turnover of the company associated with activities that are not listed as eligible under the EU Taxonomy.	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. ^c	Data available for purchase 0000000
Activity Level Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover (3 activities)
4.1 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation using solar photovoltaic technology 4.1 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation using solar photovoltaic technology	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.	Data available for purchase 0000000
4.3 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation from wind power 4.3 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation from wind power	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. ^c	Data available for purchase 0000000
4.5 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation from hydropower 4.5 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation from hydropower	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. ^c	Data available for purchase 0000000

Metric (tonnes)	2024	2023	2022	2021 - 2017
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex Portion of total company OPEX generated from economic activities that are eligible under the EU Taxonomy and meet all alignment requirements, including substantial contribution, Do No Significant Harm (DNSH), and minimum safeguards.	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. ^c	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Opex Total OPEX of the company associated with activities considered eligible under the EU Taxonomy, regardless of whether they meet alignment criteria.	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. ^c	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Opex Total OPEX of the company associated with activities that are not listed as eligible under the EU Taxonomy.	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. ^c	Data available for purchase 0000000
Activity Level Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex (4 activities)
4.1 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation using solar photovoltaic technology 4.1 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation using solar photovoltaic technology	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.	Data available for purchase 0000000
4.10 CCM/CCA - Storage of electricity 4.10 CCM/CCA - Storage of electricity	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.	Data available for purchase 0000000
4.3 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation from wind power 4.3 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation from wind power	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. ^c	Data available for purchase 0000000
4.5 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation from hydropower 4.5 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation from hydropower	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. ^c	Data available for purchase 0000000

Metric (tonnes)	2024	2023	2022	2021 - 2017
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex Portion of total company CAPEX generated from economic activities that are eligible under the EU Taxonomy and meet all alignment requirements, including substantial contribution, Do No Significant Harm (DNSH), and minimum safeguards.	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. ^c	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Capex Total CAPEX of the company associated with activities considered eligible under the EU Taxonomy, regardless of whether they meet alignment criteria.	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. ^c	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Capex Total CAPEX of the company associated with activities that are not listed as eligible under the EU Taxonomy.	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. ^c	Data available for purchase 0000000
Activity Level Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex (5 activities)
3.10 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of hydrogen 3.10 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of hydrogen	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. ^c	Data available for purchase 0000000
4.1 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation using solar photovoltaic technology 4.1 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation using solar photovoltaic technology	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. ^c	Data available for purchase 0000000
4.10 CCM/CCA - Storage of electricity 4.10 CCM/CCA - Storage of electricity	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. ^c	Data available for purchase 0000000
4.12 CCM/CCA - Storage of hydrogen 4.12 CCM/CCA - Storage of hydrogen	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
4.3 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation from wind power 4.3 CCM/CCA - Electricity generation from wind power	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. ^c	Data available for purchase 0000000

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a. RWE's Annual Report 2024

b. RWE's Annual Report 2023

c. RWE's Annual Report 2022

Insights into RWE's Revenues from Sustainable Activities

In 2024, RWE reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 12.35 billion, representing 51% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 5.17 billion of RWE's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 21% 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

RWE's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover

Have RWE's revenues become more sustainable over time?

Since 2022, RWE's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 75%,reflecting a sustained upward trend in environmentally sustainable revenue generation.^{a, c}

Compared to the previous year (2023), RWE's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 23.53%,highlighting RWE's deeper integration of environmentally sustainable activities into its core business model, or improved classification and reporting of those activities under the EU Taxonomy.^{a, b}

How much of RWE's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, RWE reported that EUR 12.35 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 51% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 5.17 billion (21% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 30% of RWE'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 RWE's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, RWE reported that EUR 5.17 billion of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 21% of its total turnover.^a

This moderate level of alignment indicates that RWE has begun shifting toward more sustainable operations but still has considerable room to enhance its green offerings.

RWE's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

RWE's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover

How is RWE's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2024, RWE reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives^a:

Climate Change Mitigation: 21%
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 RWE earn from selling climate-related solutions ?

In 2024, RWE reported that EUR 5.09 billion 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 21% of the company's total revenue,indicating that RWEhas a moderate focuson solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.^a

Insights into RWE's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities

In 2024, RWE reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 11.51 billion,representing 96% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 11.24 billion of RWE's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 94% 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

RWE's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex

Have RWE's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?

Since 2022, RWE's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX)increased by 13.25%,pointing to a long-term shift toward greater investment in environmentally sustainable activities recognized under the EU Taxonomy.^{a, c}

Compared to the previous year (2023), RWE's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX increased by 5.62%,highlighting RWE'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 RWE's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, RWE reported that EUR 11.51 billion of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 96% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 11.24 billion (94% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 2% of RWE'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 RWE's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, RWE reported that EUR 11.24 billion of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 94% of its total capital investment.^a

This strong alignment suggests that RWE is directing a significant portion of its capital investments toward environmentally sustainable assets or activities, reinforcing a strategic focus on long-term sustainability.

RWE's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

RWE's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex

How is RWE's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2024, RWE reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives^a:

Climate Change Mitigation: 94%
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 RWE is investing in climate-related solutions?

In 2024, RWE allocated EUR 11.30 billion of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 94% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that RWEis prioritizing climate-focused investments as a central part of its overall capital strategy.^a

Insights into RWE's OPEX from Sustainable Activities

In 2024, RWE reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 879.00 million,representing 43% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 564.00 million of RWE's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 28% 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

RWE's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex

Have RWE's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?

Since 2022, RWE's taxonomy-aligned operating expenditure (OPEX)increased by 47.37%,pointing to a long-term trend of increased spending on environmentally sustainable operations and services recognized under the EU Taxonomy.^{a, c}

Compared to the previous year (2023), RWE's taxonomy-aligned OPEX increased by 16.67%,highlighting RWE'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 RWE's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, RWE reported that EUR 879.00 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 43% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, EUR 564.00 million (28% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 16% of RWE'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 RWE's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, RWE reported that EUR 564.00 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 28% of its total operational expenditure.^a

This moderate level of alignment indicates that RWE is beginning to shift operational priorities toward greener practices, with room for deeper integration.

RWE's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

RWE's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex

How is RWE's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2024, RWE reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives^a:

Climate Change Mitigation: 28%
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 RWE's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?

In 2024, RWE allocated EUR 567.28 million of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 28% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that RWEis moderately integrating climate considerations into its ongoing operations, with potential to scale up climate-aligned spending.^a

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Verified Sources Behind RWE’s EU Taxonomy Data

Insights into RWE's Revenues from Sustainable Activities

RWE's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time

Have RWE's revenues become more sustainable over time?

How much of RWE's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

How much of RWE's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

RWE's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

RWE's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

How is RWE's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

How much revenue does RWE earn from selling climate-related solutions ?

Insights into RWE's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities

RWE's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time

Have RWE's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?

How much of RWE's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

How much of RWE's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

RWE's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

RWE's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

How is RWE's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

How much RWE is investing in climate-related solutions?

Insights into RWE's OPEX from Sustainable Activities

RWE's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time

Have RWE's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?

How much of RWE's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

How much of RWE's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

RWE's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

RWE's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

How is RWE's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

How much of RWE's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?

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