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Swisscom AG, headquartered in Bern, Switzerland (CH), is a leading player in the wired telecommunications carriers industry. Founded in 1997, Swisscom has established itself as a cornerstone of the Swiss telecommunications landscape, providing a comprehensive range of services including fixed-line and mobile telephony, broadband internet, and digital TV.
With a strong presence across Switzerland, Swisscom is renowned for its commitment to innovation and quality. The company’s core offerings, such as its high-speed fibre-optic networks and advanced cloud solutions, set it apart in a competitive market. Notably, Swisscom has achieved significant milestones, including the rollout of 5G technology, positioning itself as a frontrunner in digital transformation.
Recognised for its exceptional customer service and robust infrastructure, Swisscom continues to maintain a dominant market position, serving millions of customers while driving the evolution of telecommunications in Switzerland.
+18 vs industry average
Swisscom’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Wired Telecommunications Carriers has below-average carbon intensity
The Wired Telecommunications Carriers industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Swisscom, a Wired Telecommunications Carrier based in CH, reported approximately 968 million kg CO2e in total emissions for the year 2023. Of this, about 23.5 million kg CO2e were Scope 1 emissions, and approximately 182 million kg CO2e were Scope 2 emissions (location-based). Scope 3 emissions accounted for the vast majority, at around 938 million kg CO2e.
In 2022, Swisscom's total emissions were approximately 325 million kg CO2e, comprising about 12.9 million kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions and Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined totalling approximately 12.9 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 313 million kg CO2e.
Looking at more recent data for 2025, Swisscom reported total emissions of approximately 819 million kg CO2e. This included about 16.7 million kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and approximately 127 million kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions (location-based). Scope 3 emissions were the largest component at around 800 million kg CO2e.
Swisscom has set ambitious climate targets, including a commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2035, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). They aim for a 90% reduction in direct greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, building on a 1990 base year. Further commitments include reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline, and Scope 3 emissions by 60% within the same timeframe. By 2035, Swisscom aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions from a 2018 base year. They are also committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030.
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2035
90% reduction in Scope 2
Swisscom AG commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2035 from a 2018 base year.
2030
80% reduction in Scope 2
Swisscom AG commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 80% by 2030 from a 2018 base year.
2035
Swisscom AG commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions…
Swisscom AG commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 80% by 2030 from a 2018 base year.
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