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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Telstra's score of 65 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Telstra's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 790,745,000 kg CO2e, encompassing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This figure reflects a significant reduction from the previous year's total of about 910,607,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The company has set ambitious targets to further decrease its emissions, committing to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using a fiscal year 2019 baseline. Telstra's Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were reported at approximately 1,068,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 758,358,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (approximately 433,717,000 kg CO2e). The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030, also based on the fiscal year 2019 baseline. In alignment with the Paris Agreement, Telstra has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This commitment includes a long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 95% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050. Additionally, Telstra has become a signatory to the United Nations Business Ambition for 1.5°C, reinforcing its dedication to climate action. Overall, Telstra's climate commitments reflect a robust strategy to mitigate its carbon footprint and contribute to global sustainability efforts.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - |
Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.