Deutsche Telekom
Deutsche Telekom AG, commonly known as Telekom, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Bonn, Germany. Founded in 1996, the company has established a significant presence across Europe and the United States, particularly through its subsidiary T-Mobile. Operating in the telecommunications industry, Deutsche Telekom offers a diverse range of services, including mobile and fixed-line communications, broadband internet, and digital solutions. Its commitment to innovation is evident in its advanced 5G network rollout and smart home technologies, setting it apart from competitors. With a strong market position, Deutsche Telekom is recognised for its customer-centric approach and has received numerous accolades for service quality. The company continues to shape the digital landscape, making it a key player in the global telecommunications arena.
DitchCarbon Score
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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Deutsche Telekom's score of 77 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Deutsche Telekom's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Deutsche Telekom reported total global greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,254,892,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 66,851,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,818,195,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 6,188,041,000 kg CO2e. Deutsche Telekom has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, using 2020 as the base year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 94% by 2030. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions per customer by 47% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2040. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Deutsche Telekom's dedication to sustainability and climate action within the telecommunications sector.
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Add to project| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 387,708,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,465,914,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 81,558,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Deutsche Telekom 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.
