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.
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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.
In 2024, Tele2 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 255,785,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 254,245,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1,394,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 146,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Tele2 has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2035. This includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2025 and achieve 100% reduction by 2029. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 60% per subscription by 2029 and 90% by 2035, using 2019 as the base year for these reductions. These initiatives reflect Tele2's commitment to leading in climate action within the telecommunications sector, aligning with industry standards for greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 3,310,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 39,946,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 290,483,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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