- Reducing emissions of properties requires comprehensive conceptual groundwork.
- Lack of current emissions data for some calculations (2022 data used for 2023 reporting in some cases).
- Limited data on tenant energy consumption.
- Need to adapt metering systems to smart metering.
DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 59.5 t CO2e (corporate emissions). By scope: Scope 1: 5.5K t CO2e; Scope 2: 18.1K t CO2e. 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
59.5 t CO2e (corporate emissions)
2023
Renewable Energy
Varied across property types (see report for details)
of total energy
Water Usage
136.6K m³
2023
Waste
1.6K 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). | 5.5K t CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 18.1K t CO2e |
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 | 59.5 t CO2e (corporate emissions) |
| 2022 | 79.34 tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced corporate emissions by 39% to 59.5 t CO₂ compared to the previous year, despite increased office use and commutes. This was achieved through measures such as prioritizing rail travel, offering free Deutschland Tickets to employees, and switching to green electricity in offices.
- Switched general electricity in all properties to green electricity.
- Increased efforts to move to energy-saving LED solutions in properties.
- Adapted heat generation in some properties to environmentally friendly options.
- Requested district heating connections for two properties.
- Analyzed energy consumption data for the majority of properties and carried out property-specific carbon accounting.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Further reduce corporate carbon emissions.
- Implement smart meters for electronic recording of consumption data.
📅 Medium-term
- Define decarbonization paths for individual properties.
- Expand EV charging stations for tenants.
- Expand photovoltaic systems.
🔭 Long-term
- Bring portfolio’s carbon emissions in line with Paris Agreement reduction targets.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental SustainabilitySocial ResponsibilityGovernance