Swisscom AG, headquartered in Bern, Switzerland (CH), is a leading telecommunications and IT service provider in the Swiss market. Founded in 1997, Swisscom has established itself as a key player in the industry, offering a comprehensive range of services including mobile and fixed-line telephony, broadband internet, and digital solutions for businesses. With a strong focus on innovation, Swisscom is renowned for its high-quality network infrastructure and commitment to sustainability. The company serves millions of customers across Switzerland, providing unique products such as its advanced fibre-optic broadband and cloud services. Notably, Swisscom has consistently ranked among the top telecommunications providers in Europe, recognised for its exceptional customer service and robust market position.
How does Swisscom's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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.
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.
In 2024, Swisscom reported total carbon emissions of approximately 519,235,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 505,541,000 kg CO2e. The company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 13,694,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Swisscom's total emissions were about 529,939,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 12,467,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 47,259,000 kg CO2e. Swisscom has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 90% reduction in direct (Scope 1) emissions by 2025, and a 50% reduction in indirect (Scope 2) emissions in its Swiss operations by the same year. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2035. Near-term targets include a 60.7% reduction in total emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2030, with specific goals of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% and Scope 3 emissions by 60% from a 2018 baseline. Swisscom's proactive approach includes sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
2014 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scope 1 | 21,400,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
Scope 2 | 794,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
Scope 3 | 449,589,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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.
Swisscom is participating in some 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.