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Deutsche Telekom
Post and Telecommunications ServicesGermanyPNK: DTEGY
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Deutsche Telekom AG, a leading player in the post and telecommunication services industry, is headquartered in Bonn, Germany. Founded in 1996, the company has established itself as a global telecommunications powerhouse, with significant operations across Europe and the United States, particularly through its subsidiary T-Mobile.
Deutsche Telekom offers a diverse range of services, including mobile and fixed-line telecommunications, broadband internet, and digital solutions, distinguished by their commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the first to roll out 5G networks in Europe, solidifying its market position as a frontrunner in the digital transformation landscape. With a strong focus on sustainability and connectivity, Deutsche Telekom continues to shape the future of communication.
72
DitchCarbon score
+30 vs industry average
Deutsche Telekom’s score of 72 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Post and Telecommunications Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.155
20182025
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Deutsche Telekom's reported carbon emissions
Deutsche Telekom, a German company in the post and telecommunication services industry, has set ambitious climate targets.
As a current subsidiary of T-Mobile US, Inc., Deutsche Telekom's climate commitments and emissions data are inherited from its parent company.
In 2023, T-Mobile US, Inc. reported total emissions of approximately 6.25 billion kg CO2e. This included about 66.85 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 2.82 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based) emissions, and roughly 6.19 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions included purchased goods and services (approximately 2.32 billion kg CO2e) and capital goods (around 1.40 billion kg CO2e).
Looking ahead to 2025, T-Mobile US, Inc. has projected Scope 1 emissions of approximately 94.24 million kg CO2e.
T-Mobile US, Inc. has several notable climate commitments:
- Near-term targets (Science Based Targets initiative - SBTi): T-Mobile US, Inc. commits to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 55% by 2030 from a 2020 base year. This includes specific reductions for Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. The SBTi has classified these targets as consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario.
- Long-term targets (SBTi): The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 from a 2020 base year. This target also has a 1.5°C classification from SBTi.
- Net-zero target (SBTi): T-Mobile US, Inc. commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2040 from a 2020 base year.
- Documented Reduction Targets:
- A target to achieve a 95% reduction in combined absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2025 from a 2016 baseline.
- An aim to abate or reduce emissions by at least 90% by 2040 as part of its net-zero goal, with carbon removals addressing the remaining 10% or less.
- A 95% reduction target in energy consumption (MWh) per petabyte (PB) of data traffic on T-Mobile's network by 2030, using a 2019 baseline.
- A target to achieve net-zero for Scope 1+2+3 GHG emissions by 2040 (from 2020).
T-Mobile US, Inc. is also a signatory of The Climate Pledge, having signed in January 2023.
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Deutsche Telekom’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
55% reduction in all scopes
T-Mobile commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 55% by 2030 from a 2020 base year.
On track55%
2040
T-Mobile commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions…
T-Mobile commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2040 from a 2020 base year.
On track0%
2030
55% reduction in Scope 1
T-Mobile commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 55% by 2030 from a 2020 base year.
Behind target55%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
Signed 2023See details
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
Inherited from Deutsche Telekom AG2021 targetSee details
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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