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Tele2

Tele2 AB, commonly known as Tele2, is a prominent telecommunications operator headquartered in Sweden (SE). Founded in 1993, the company has established a strong presence across several major operational regions, including Sweden, the Netherlands, and the Baltic countries. Tele2 operates within the telecommunications industry, focusing on mobile and fixed-line services, broadband, and digital solutions. With a commitment to innovation, Tele2 offers a range of core products, including mobile subscriptions, internet services, and cloud solutions, distinguished by competitive pricing and customer-centric features. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the first to launch 5G services in Sweden, reinforcing its position as a market leader. Tele2's dedication to sustainability and digital transformation further enhances its reputation in the telecommunications landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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89

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Tele2's score of 89 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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Tele2's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Tele2 reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 255,785,000 kg CO2e, with specific emissions breakdowns of 1,394,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 51,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. Tele2 has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2025 and achieve 100% reduction by 2029. Additionally, the company aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 60% per subscription by 2029. Long-term, Tele2 commits to maintaining 100% reductions in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2029 through 2035, while also targeting a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2035. In 2022, Tele2's emissions were reported at approximately 257,002,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,467,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 17,600 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability and climate action, aligning its targets with industry standards to mitigate climate change impacts effectively.

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3,310,000
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Scope 2
39,946,000
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Scope 3
290,483,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tele2's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Tele2 is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Tele2 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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