Vonovia
Vonovia SE, headquartered in Germany, is a leading residential property company that operates primarily in the German real estate market. Founded in 2001, Vonovia has rapidly grown to become one of Europe’s largest housing providers, managing a diverse portfolio of over 400,000 residential units across major urban regions. Specialising in the acquisition, development, and management of residential properties, Vonovia is committed to enhancing living standards through innovative housing solutions and sustainable practices. The company’s unique approach includes modernising existing properties and investing in energy-efficient technologies, setting it apart in the competitive real estate sector. With a strong market position, Vonovia has achieved notable milestones, including its listing on the DAX index, reflecting its significant impact on the European housing landscape. As a trusted name in the industry, Vonovia continues to shape the future of residential living in Germany and beyond.
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Vonovia's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Vonovia SE reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,679,346,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 508,284,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 321,259,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and 840,804,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In Germany specifically, the company’s emissions were about 1,529,323,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 488,599,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 273,948,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 766,775,000 kg CO2e. Vonovia has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities, use of sold products, and downstream leased assets, within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. To support these goals, Vonovia is committed to conducting energy-efficient refurbishments on at least 3% of its building stock annually, reflecting a proactive approach to sustainability. The company’s reported CO2 intensity is approximately 26.4 kg CO2e per square metre per year, indicating a focus on improving energy efficiency across its portfolio.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,014,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 330,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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