Telefónica
Telefónica, officially known as Telefónica S.A., is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. Founded in 1924, it has grown to become one of the largest operators in the world, with a significant presence across Europe and Latin America. The company primarily operates in the telecommunications industry, offering a diverse range of services including mobile and fixed-line telephony, broadband, and digital solutions. Telefónica is renowned for its innovative products, such as its Movistar and O2 brands, which cater to millions of customers with unique offerings in connectivity and digital services. With a strong commitment to sustainability and digital transformation, Telefónica has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in 5G technology and smart solutions. As a market leader, it continues to shape the future of telecommunications while maintaining a focus on customer-centric services.
DitchCarbon Score
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Telefónica's score of 67 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Telefónica's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Telefónica reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,307,702,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 122,460,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 214,659,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 1,970,583,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, using 2015/2016 as the baseline year. Telefónica's near-term targets include an 80% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from the 2015 baseline, and a 56% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030 from the 2016 baseline. Long-term goals further extend to a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2040, as well as a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Telefónica's dedication to addressing climate change within the telecommunications sector. The company is actively working towards these targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 114,580,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,559,203,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 61,877,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Telefónica is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
