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Telstra

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Telstra Corporation Limited, commonly known as Telstra, is a leading telecommunications and media company headquartered in Australia. Established in 1901, Telstra has evolved into a major player in the telecommunications industry, providing a wide range of services across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The company offers core products such as mobile and fixed-line telecommunications, broadband services, and digital solutions, distinguished by its extensive network coverage and commitment to innovation. Telstra has achieved significant milestones, including the rollout of Australia's first 5G network, solidifying its position as a market leader. With a strong focus on customer experience and technological advancement, Telstra continues to shape the future of connectivity in Australia and beyond.

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65

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Telstra's score of 65 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Telstra's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Telstra reported total carbon emissions of approximately 817,606,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions in Australia, while globally, their Scope 3 emissions reached about 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 758,358,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (around 433,717,000 kg CO2e). Telstra has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2030, using a fiscal year 2019 baseline of 3,974,980 tCO2e. This target encompasses a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Furthermore, Telstra is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement. These targets are part of Telstra's broader strategy, which includes becoming a signatory to the United Nations Business Ambition for 1.5°C, reinforcing their commitment to science-based targets. The company is also focused on enabling renewable energy generation equivalent to 100% of its consumption by 2025. Overall, Telstra's emissions reduction initiatives reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action, positioning the company as a leader in the telecommunications sector in Australia.

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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Telstra'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 Telstra is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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.

Telstra 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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