Deutsche Telekom
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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Industry Benchmark
Deutsche Telekom's score of 96 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Deutsche Telekom's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Deutsche Telekom reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,617,683,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 239,602,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 17,957,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 10,360,124,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses downstream transportation and distribution of about 2,609,256,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 and by 90% by 2040, using 2020 as the base year. Furthermore, Deutsche Telekom is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040. These targets align with industry standards and reflect a strong commitment to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
