EWE AG, commonly referred to as EWE, is a prominent telecommunications and energy service provider headquartered in Oldenburg, Germany. Established in 2000, the company has significantly expanded its operations across northern Germany, focusing on delivering high-quality broadband, mobile, and energy solutions. EWE stands out in the industry with its commitment to innovation, offering a range of services including fibre-optic internet, mobile communications, and energy supply. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as the expansion of its fibre-optic network, which enhances connectivity for both residential and business customers. With a strong market position, EWE is recognised for its customer-centric approach and sustainable practices, making it a key player in the telecommunications and energy sectors in Germany.
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In 2024, EWE AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 19,431,606,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 975,288,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 133,572,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 18,431,606,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions include substantial contributions from capital goods (4,454,648,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (6,278,559,000 kg CO2e). EWE AG has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. This target includes a 76.8% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from power generation per kWh and a 50.4% reduction in non-power generation emissions. Additionally, EWE AG plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by 52.1% per kWh and reduce emissions from the use of sold products by 30% within the same timeframe. The emissions data for EWE AG is cascaded from its parent company, EWE Aktiengesellschaft, which oversees the company's sustainability initiatives. The targets set by EWE AG align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their reduction goals are consistent with the global aim to limit warming to 1.5°C.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 2,734,121,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 261,430,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 19,189,675,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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