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.
How does Deutsche Telekom's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,394,301,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 236,355,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 16,212,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 10,141,734,000 kg CO2e, with downstream transportation and distribution contributing about 2,421,432,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2025 from a 2016 baseline. Additionally, Deutsche Telekom is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040, with a target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 55% by 2030 and by 90% by 2040, both from a 2020 base year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change. Deutsche Telekom's emissions data is cascaded from its subsidiary, T-Mobile US, Inc., which provides the framework for these targets. The company is also a signatory of the Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality.
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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.