Swisscom
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.
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Swisscom's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Swisscom reported total carbon emissions of approximately 529,939,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 12,467,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 47,259,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 515,790,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a continued commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, building on previous years where emissions were 325,430,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 344,162,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Swisscom has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2035. The company has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 60.7% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Specifically, it targets an 80% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 60% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Swisscom aims for a 90% reduction in all scopes by 2035, demonstrating a strong alignment with science-based targets. In addition to these long-term goals, Swisscom has also pledged to source 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 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 |
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