Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG, a prominent player in the telecommunications sector, is headquartered in Germany and operates extensively across the country. Founded in 1996, the company has established itself as a leader in mobile and fixed-line communications, providing innovative solutions to millions of customers. With a diverse portfolio that includes mobile telephony, broadband services, and digital solutions, Telefónica Germany stands out for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. The company is known for its flagship brand, O2, which offers competitive pricing and extensive network coverage. As a subsidiary of the global Telefónica Group, Telefónica Germany has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its 5G network, positioning itself as a key player in the digital transformation of the telecommunications industry.
How does Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG's score of 58 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 319,822,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,774,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (approximately 4,583,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 2 emissions of about 352,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 313,696,000 kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (about 164,181,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (approximately 27,972,000 kg CO2e). Telefónica Germany has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to neutralise its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 and achieve net-zero emissions across its entire supply chain (Scope 3) by 2040. Additionally, the company targets a 96% reduction in total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by the end of 2025, compared to 2015 levels. To address energy efficiency, Telefónica aims to reduce its energy intensity by 87% by 2025, relative to a baseline of 0.43 GWh/PB established in 2015. These initiatives reflect Telefónica's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate impact.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scope 1 | 7,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 81,513,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 4,957,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.