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 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.
DitchCarbon Score
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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 71 is higher than 98% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 10,617,683,000 kg CO2e, comprising 239,602,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,979,565,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 10,360,124,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, using 2020 as the base year. To achieve this, Deutsche Telekom has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030. Furthermore, the long-term goal is to achieve a 90% reduction in these emissions by 2040. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change effectively. In Poland, the emissions for 2022 were reported as 3,185,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 151,246,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 220,480,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This data underscores Deutsche Telekom's ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce its carbon footprint while contributing to global sustainability goals.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 257,360,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,170,492,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 11,353,367,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
