Deutsche Telekom
Deutsche Telekom AG, commonly known as Telekom, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Bonn, Germany. Founded in 1996, the company has established a strong presence across Europe and the United States, particularly through its subsidiary T-Mobile, which is renowned for its innovative mobile services. Operating in the telecommunications industry, Deutsche Telekom offers a diverse range of products and services, including fixed-line and mobile communications, broadband internet, and digital solutions. Its commitment to cutting-edge technology and customer-centric services has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in 5G deployment and digital transformation initiatives. With a focus on sustainability and connectivity, Deutsche Telekom continues to shape the future of communication, making it a pivotal player in the global telecom landscape.
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Deutsche Telekom's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,394,301,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 236,355,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 16,212,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 10,141,734,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which includes downstream transportation and distribution emissions of 2,421,432,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company’s total emissions were about 10,617,683,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 239,602,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at 17,957,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 10,360,124,000 kg CO2e. Deutsche Telekom has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce combined absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2025 from a 2016 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, with interim targets of a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030, also from a 2020 base year. These targets are part of a broader strategy that includes initiatives cascaded from its parent company, T-Mobile US, Inc., which has similar commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The SBTi targets include a 90% reduction in absolute emissions by 2040, ensuring alignment with global climate goals. Overall, Deutsche Telekom is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while adhering to industry standards for climate action.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 257,360,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,170,492,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 11,353,367,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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