Telia
Telia Company AB, commonly known as Telia, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Sweden (SE). Established in 1853, Telia has evolved into a major player in the Nordic and Baltic regions, offering a wide range of services including mobile and fixed-line telephony, broadband, and digital TV. With a strong focus on innovation, Telia stands out for its commitment to sustainability and customer-centric solutions. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as the rollout of 5G networks across its operational territories, enhancing connectivity for millions. Recognised for its robust market position, Telia continues to lead in digital transformation, providing unique products and services that cater to both individual and business needs. Its dedication to quality and reliability has solidified its reputation as a trusted telecommunications partner in the region.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Telia'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Telia's score of 65 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Telia's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Telia Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 89,257,000 kg CO2e in Sweden, with Scope 1 emissions at about 257,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 7,262,000 kg CO2e. The company has made significant commitments to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. Telia has set ambitious near-term targets, including a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, it aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products and downstream leased assets by 29% by 2025. The company has already achieved a milestone by halving its emissions from its own operations (Scope 1 and 2) ahead of schedule. Telia's commitment extends to ensuring that 72% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods, will have science-based targets by 2025. This comprehensive approach underscores Telia's dedication to sustainability and its proactive stance in addressing climate change within the telecommunications sector.
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Get Started| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 48,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 289,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 12,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Telia is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
