Telus
Telus Corporation, commonly known as Telus, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in Canada. Established in 1990, Telus has grown to become a prominent player in the telecommunications industry, providing a wide range of services across major regions, including British Columbia and Alberta. The company offers innovative solutions in wireless, internet, television, and healthcare, distinguishing itself with a commitment to customer service and community engagement. Telus is renowned for its advanced network infrastructure and has achieved significant milestones, including the rollout of 5G technology. With a strong market position, Telus has received numerous accolades for its corporate social responsibility initiatives and customer satisfaction. Its dedication to sustainability and innovation continues to set it apart in the competitive telecommunications landscape.
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Telus's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, TELUS Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 186,512,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 43,243,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 143,269,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 947,582,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 46% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, TELUS aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 46% within the same timeframe, and to achieve a 75% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services per million dollars of revenue. In 2023, TELUS's total emissions were reported at approximately 209,642,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 50,508,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 159,134,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 895,187,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a downward trend in emissions over the years, as the company continues to implement its sustainability initiatives. TELUS is also committed to becoming a net carbon neutral company by 2030, with specific goals to reduce energy intensity by 50% from 2019 levels by 2030. The company’s targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their emissions reduction strategies are consistent with the global aim to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, TELUS's climate commitments reflect a robust approach to sustainability, with clear targets and a focus on reducing emissions across all scopes.
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| 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 75,483,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 290,373,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 27,157,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Telus 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.
