- Poor condition of facilities
- Intensive construction activity and unstable construction planning processes
- High network utilization
- Lack of robustness in the system
- Tense personnel situation
- Shortage of skilled labor
Deutsche Bahn AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Deutsche Bahn AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 16.65 million tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 2.30 million tCO2e; Scope 2: 13.8 million tCO2e; Scope 3: 5.80 million tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
16.65 million tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
68%
of total energy
Water Usage
7.25 million m³
2023
Waste
8.0K thousand tons
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 2.30 million tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 13.8 million tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 5.80 million tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 16.65 million tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 68% share of renewable energies in the DB traction current mix in 2023
- ~80% lower CO₂ emissions compared to road freight transport
- ~13 million fewer truck journeys per year on German roads
- 7.5 million tons of CO₂e were saved by DB Long-Distance compared to car journeys in 2023
- 13.7 million liters of HVO used (previous year: 2.7 million liters)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce specific CO₂e emissions by 50% by 2030
- Achieve 80% eco-power in the DB traction current mix by 2030
- Alleviation for 3,250 km existing lines and about 800,000 residents by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- 100% eco-power from 2025 for all our depots, office buildings and stations in Germany
- 80% eco-power in the DB traction current mix by 2030
- 30% women in leadership by the end of 2024
🔭 Long-term
- Climate neutrality by 2040
- 100% eco-power in the DB traction current mix by 2038
- Alleviate rail transport noise for all residents living near existing lines affected by it by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeDiversityGovernanceSocial responsibilityResource conservation