Deutsche Telekom AG, commonly known as Telekom, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Bonn, Germany. Founded in 1996, the company has established a strong presence across Europe and the United States, particularly through its subsidiary T-Mobile, which is renowned for its innovative mobile services. Operating in the telecommunications industry, Deutsche Telekom offers a diverse range of products and services, including fixed-line and mobile communications, broadband internet, and digital solutions. Its commitment to cutting-edge technology and customer-centric services has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in 5G deployment and digital transformation initiatives. With a focus on sustainability and connectivity, Deutsche Telekom continues to shape the future of communication, making it a pivotal player in the global telecom landscape.
How does Deutsche Telekom'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.
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Deutsche Telekom's score of 65 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2025, Deutsche Telekom reported approximately 300,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, a reduction from 325,000 kg CO2e in 2024 and 2023. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce combined absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2025 from a 2016 baseline. Additionally, Deutsche Telekom's subsidiary, T-Mobile US, Inc., has committed to a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030 and a 90% reduction by 2040, both from a 2020 base year. The company also aims to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040. Deutsche Telekom's emissions data is cascaded from T-Mobile US, Inc., which is the parent company. The reduction targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices within the telecommunications sector.
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| 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Deutsche Telekom 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.