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
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 71 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 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. This reflects a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. The company has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Furthermore, Deutsche Telekom is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040, with a long-term goal of a 90% reduction in emissions by the same year. Deutsche Telekom's emissions data highlights its proactive approach to climate action, aligning with industry standards and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is actively working towards these targets, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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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
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.
