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 score of 97 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Swisscom's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Swisscom reported total carbon emissions of approximately 529,939,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 12,467,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 47,259,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 515,790,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, reflecting the challenges faced in reducing carbon footprints in the telecommunications sector. Swisscom has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2035. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 60.7% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Specifically, it aims to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% and Scope 3 emissions by 60% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Swisscom is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030. Historically, Swisscom had previously committed to reducing its Scope 1 emissions by 10%, Scope 2 emissions by 100%, and Scope 3 emissions by 18% by 2020, based on 2013 levels. These targets reflect the company's ongoing efforts to align with industry standards and contribute to global climate goals.
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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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Swisscom is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
