Optus
Optus, officially known as Singtel Optus Pty Limited, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across Australia. Founded in 1992, Optus has established itself as a key player in the telecommunications industry, offering a diverse range of services including mobile, broadband, and digital solutions. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to connectivity, providing unique offerings such as 5G mobile services and comprehensive entertainment packages. Optus has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the first providers to launch a nationwide 5G network in Australia, solidifying its market position as a forward-thinking telecommunications leader. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and technological advancement, Optus continues to shape the future of communication.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Optus's score of 61 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Optus's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Optus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,174,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 350,491,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 808,328,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. In 2023, Optus's emissions were approximately 1,591,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 366,357,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,635,165,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Notably, the company has made strides in reducing its Scope 1 emissions from 2,149,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 1,741,000 kg CO2e in 2024, indicating a positive trend in their operational efficiency. Optus has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. However, the company continues to focus on reducing its carbon intensity, with reported emissions intensity per terabyte decreasing from 100.0 kg CO2e in 2020 to 60.0 kg CO2e in 2022. Overall, Optus is actively working towards minimising its carbon emissions while maintaining transparency in its reporting, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.
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| 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,149,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 412,932,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 13,143,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Optus is not committed to any 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.
