Curious to see the emissions of the organizations you buy from or invest in?
Book a demo for a pilot project
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.
100
DitchCarbon score
+24 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.
Part of the Sustainability team at Swisscom?
- Control how your company's emission story is told
- Respond to customers efficiently
- See who's viewing your profile
Industry Intensity
Low
Wired Telecommunications Carriers has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.213
20182025
The Wired Telecommunications Carriers industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Swisscom's reported carbon emissions
Swisscom, a Wired Telecommunications Carrier headquartered in Switzerland, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 818.7 million kg CO2e in 2025. This includes 16.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 127.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and 799.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
For 2024, their total carbon 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 23.5 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 182.0 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), and 938.5 million kg CO2e for Scope 3.
Swisscom has set ambitious climate commitments, with all targets sourced directly from Swisscom AG. The company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2035, a target aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for a 1.5°C trajectory.
Specific reduction targets include:
- Near-term (by 2030): A 60.7% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions from a 2018 base year. This includes an 80% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions, and a 60% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions, all from a 2018 base year. Swisscom also commits to continue active annual sourcing of 100% renewable electricity through 2030.
- Long-term (by 2035): A 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions from a 2018 base year.
Swisscom also has older targets, including a commitment to reduce direct greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2025 compared to a 1990 baseline for Scope 1 and Scope 2. Additionally, they aimed to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 10%, Scope 2 emissions by 100%, and Scope 3 emissions by 18% by 2020, compared to 2013 levels. More recently, they aimed to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 90% by 2025 and indirect emissions in their Swiss business (Scope 2) by 50% by 2025, both from a 2021 baseline. From a 2020 baseline, Swisscom plans to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 25% and Scope 2 emissions by 25% by 2025.
Assessing Swisscom as a supplier or portfolio company?
- See verified emissions data for over 2 million organizations
- View emissions forecasts for Swisscom and the organizations you buy from or invest in
- Get PCAF data quality (DQ) scores, including for private organizations
Swisscom’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
6 goals2030
80% reduction in Scope 2
Swisscom AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 80% by 2030 from a 2018 base year.* *The target boundary includes land re…
On track80%
2035
90% reduction in all scopes
Swisscom AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2035 from a 2018 base year base year.
Behind target90%
2030
80% reduction in Scope 1
Swisscom AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 80% by 2030 from a 2018 base year.* *The target boundary includes land re…
Behind target80%
See all 6 climate goals
Sign up to see all goals
Already have an account? Sign in now
Showing SBTi-validated targets only. Sign up or sign in to see all disclosed climate targets.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
12 of 15 categories disclosedSee all scope 3 categories
Already have an account? Sign in now
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
2030 targetSee details
Active
Carbon Disclosure Project
Sign in to view
Active
The Climate Pledge
See details
Not active
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
See details
Active
RE 100
2018 targetSee details
Active
Climate Action 100
See details
Not active
Emissions comparison with industry peers
View similar organisationsCompanyCountryIndustryLast updatedScoreDetails
Swisscom4 months ago
100
FIRadio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment ManufacturingView
5 days ago
100
Need this data for financed emissions?
PCAF scored Scope 1, 2 and 3 for 2M+ organizations, including private ones.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swisscom’s sustainability data and climate commitments
Usage policy
You’re welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL. Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.
See our License Agreement for more details.
Where does DitchCarbondata come from?
Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers
Learn more