Swisscom

Swisscom's Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments

Swisscom, headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operating in the Wired Telecommunications Carriers industry, is committed to reducing its environmental impact and achieving net-zero emissions.

In 2025, Swisscom's total reported carbon emissions were approximately 818.7 million kg CO2e. This included around 16.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, about 127.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (location-based), and approximately 799.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.

Comparing to previous years, Swisscom's total emissions have shown fluctuation. In 2024, total emissions were approximately 901.6 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 20.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) at 139.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 878.3 million kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were about 967.9 million kg CO2e, comprising roughly 23.5 million kg CO2e in Scope 1, 182.0 million kg CO2e in Scope 2 (location-based), and 938.5 million kg CO2e in Scope 3.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

Swisscom AG has set ambitious climate targets, which are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi):

• Net-Zero Target: Swisscom AG commits to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2035, based on a 2018 baseline.
• Near-Term Targets (by 2030 from a 2018 base year):
  • Reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 60.7%.
  • Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 80%.
  • Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 60%.
  • Continue active annual sourcing of 100% renewable electricity through 2030.
• Long-Term Target (by 2035 from a 2018 base year):
  • Reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90%.

Furthermore, Swisscom has internal targets including:

• A goal to reduce direct CO2 emissions (Scope 1) by 90% by 2025, compared to a 1990 baseline.
• A target to reduce indirect emissions (Scope 2) in its Swiss business by 50% by 2025, compared to a 2021 baseline.
• Between 2020 and 2025, Swisscom aims to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 25% and its Scope 2 emissions by 25%.

Swisscom has previously achieved significant reductions, having reduced its direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by more than 80% over the past 30 years from its 1990 baseline.