Rheinmetall
Rheinmetall AG, a leading global defence and automotive technology company, is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded in 1889, Rheinmetall has established itself as a key player in the defence industry, specialising in armoured vehicles, ammunition, and military technology. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, the company has achieved significant milestones, including innovations in vehicle systems and advanced weaponry. Rheinmetall's core offerings include cutting-edge military vehicles, high-performance ammunition, and integrated defence solutions, all designed to meet the evolving needs of armed forces worldwide. Renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, Rheinmetall holds a prominent market position, consistently recognised for its contributions to defence technology and strategic partnerships with various governments and military organisations.
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Rheinmetall's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Rheinmetall reported total carbon emissions of approximately 290,170,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 143,387,000 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion (about 11,568,000 kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (approximately 15,121,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions totalled around 198,377,000 kg CO2e, with purchased electricity accounting for about 184,400,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, reaching approximately 8,821,480,000 kg CO2e, largely driven by the use of sold products (about 6,606,744,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 2,214,736,000 kg CO2e). Rheinmetall has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2035. This target focuses initially on reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to net zero. The company is on track to meet its five-year goals, with a clear strategy to eliminate harmful CO2 emissions from its operations and energy generation processes. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly by Rheinmetall AG. The company is actively working towards its long-term climate goals, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 256,279,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 466,825,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 9,573,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Rheinmetall is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
