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Proximus

Proximus, officially known as Proximus Group, is a leading telecommunications and digital services provider headquartered in Belgium (BE). Established in 1930, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the launch of its 5G network and the expansion of its fibre-optic services across major operational regions in Belgium. Operating primarily in the telecommunications industry, Proximus offers a diverse range of core products and services, including mobile and fixed-line telephony, broadband internet, and digital television. What sets Proximus apart is its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions, making it a trusted partner for both residential and business clients. With a strong market position, Proximus continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a pioneer in the digital transformation landscape.

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100

Industry Average

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

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Proximus's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Proximus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 422,284,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 23,085,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 37,142,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 399,199,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 424,518,000 kg CO2e. Proximus has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 66% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, they plan to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include achieving net-zero emissions across their entire value chain by 2040, with a commitment to maintain a minimum of 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 through 2040, and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2040. Proximus is also committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually until 2030, reinforcing their dedication to sustainable practices within the telecommunications sector.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
65,000,000
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Scope 3
808,700,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Proximus's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Proximus is in BE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Proximus is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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