Telstra
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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Telstra's score of 82 is higher than 98% 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 2023, Telstra reported total emissions of approximately 910,607,000 kg CO2e, which includes Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 50% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2030, using a fiscal year 2019 baseline of 3,974,980 tCO2e. This target aligns with the Science-Based Targets initiative and is part of Telstra's broader commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, in accordance with the Paris Agreement. In 2022, Telstra's total emissions were approximately 2,964,746,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 31,869,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 1,092,011,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 1,840,866,000 kg CO2e. The company has also pledged to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by at least 70% by 2030. Telstra's climate commitments reflect a comprehensive approach to sustainability, focusing on significant reductions in emissions while transitioning to renewable energy sources. The company aims to enable renewable energy generation equivalent to 100% of its consumption by 2025, further demonstrating its commitment to environmental stewardship.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 47,204,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,259,292,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,601,807,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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.
