Deutsche Telekom AG, commonly known as Telekom, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Bonn, Germany. Founded in 1996, the company has established a strong presence across Europe and the United States, particularly through its subsidiary T-Mobile, which is renowned for its innovative mobile services. Operating in the telecommunications industry, Deutsche Telekom offers a diverse range of products and services, including fixed-line and mobile communications, broadband internet, and digital solutions. Its commitment to cutting-edge technology and customer-centric services has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in 5G deployment and digital transformation initiatives. With a focus on sustainability and connectivity, Deutsche Telekom continues to shape the future of communication, making it a pivotal player in the global telecom landscape.
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In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,394,301,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 236,355,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (market-based) totalled approximately 16,212,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 10,141,734,000 kg CO2e, including downstream transportation and distribution emissions of approximately 2,421,432,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 10,617,683,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 239,602,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 17,957,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 10,360,124,000 kg CO2e. Deutsche Telekom has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce combined absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2025 from a 2016 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, with interim targets of a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices. The emissions data for Deutsche Telekom is cascaded from its subsidiary, T-Mobile US, Inc., which provides a comprehensive view of the company's overall climate impact and commitments.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 257,360,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 2,170,492,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 11,353,367,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Deutsche Telekom 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.