RWE AG
RWE's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, RWE 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).
RWE has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into RWE's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of RWE amounted to 52,110,000 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of RWE decreased by 2.84%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
RWE's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are RWE's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of RWE were 51,890,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has RWE reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, RWE's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 43.41%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ae
Compared to the previous year (2024), RWE's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.54%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are RWE's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, RWE reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 220,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 220,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has RWE reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, RWE's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 95.34%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ae
Compared to the previous year (2024), RWE's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 44.01% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.ab
What methodology does RWE use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, RWE reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
RWE's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into RWE's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, RWE reported 19,470,000 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 2025 disclosure of RWE includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
RWE's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are RWE's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, RWE reported total Scope 3 emissions of 19,470,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 39.31% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 60.69% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has RWE reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, RWE's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 12.69%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2024), RWE's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 10.55%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does RWE disclose?
In 2025, RWE reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of RWE's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to RWE's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 9,210,000 tCO₂e (47.33%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 3,600,000 tCO₂e (18.5%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 2,800,000 tCO₂e (14.39%)
RWE's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into RWE’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, RWE reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 51,890,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 20,725 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2,503.8 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
RWE's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does RWE's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, RWE reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2,503.8 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 246.61, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does RWE rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, RWE ranked 21 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places RWE among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into RWE's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, RWE reported a total carbon footprint of 71,580,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.07% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to RWE's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 72.49% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 27.2%.a