We want to become climate-neutral by 2040, and we have committed to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain to net zero, i.e. a reduction in Scope 1 to 3 emissions of at least 90 % compared to 2019. 

From 2040, we want to neutralize the residual emissions of no more than 10 % that are difficult or impossible to avoid (i. e. permanently remove them from the atmosphere), in particular from the upstream and downstream value chain. This target is supported by an implementation plan and has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), meaning that it follows a 1.5 °C pathway in accordance with the SBTi. This means our climate protection target is in line with the Paris Agreement and Germany’s climate protection target.

In order to achieve our net-zero target with our interim targets in Scopes 1 to 3 and avoid transition risks, we are relying on four levers:

• Increasing the share of renewable energies,
• Phasing out diesel and electrifying lines,
• Increasing energy efficiency and
• Using emissions-reduced building materials.

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