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freenet AG

Freenet AG, a leading telecommunications provider based in Germany, has established itself as a key player in the digital services industry since its founding in 2007. Headquartered in Büdelsdorf, the company operates extensively across major regions in Germany, offering a diverse range of services that include mobile communications, broadband internet, and digital television. Freenet AG is renowned for its innovative approach to connectivity, providing unique products such as flexible mobile plans and high-speed internet solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of consumers. With a strong market position, the company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and a robust customer base, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider in the competitive telecommunications landscape.

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62

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

freenet AG's score of 62 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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freenet AG's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, freenet AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 80,662,600 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,215,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 51,2100 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 76,935,500 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with the largest contributions coming from purchased goods and services (37,397,800 kg CO2e) and use of sold products (15,947,300 kg CO2e). Freenet AG has committed to achieving CO2 neutrality for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030. The company is currently developing a detailed transition plan to mitigate climate change, demonstrating its proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint. This commitment aligns with industry standards for climate action and reflects a growing trend among corporations to address their environmental impact comprehensively. In 2023, freenet AG's emissions were reported at approximately 6,299,100 kg CO2e for Scope 3, alongside 3,240,200 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 24,286,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based). The company has shown a consistent effort in tracking and reporting its emissions across all scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency and accountability in its climate initiatives.

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Scope 1
7,994,900
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Scope 2
71,576,500
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000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. freenet AG'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 freenet AG is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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freenet AG is not participating in any 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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