Deutsche Telekom
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.
+47 vs industry average
Deutsche Telekom’s score of 91 is higher than 91% 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
Post and Telecommunications Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 60% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Deutsche Telekom's reported carbon emissions
Deutsche Telekom (DE), operating within the post and telecommunication services sector, reported a total of approximately 10.4 billion kg CO2e for 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. In the preceding year, 2023, total emissions were approximately 10.6 billion kg CO2e. The company is committed to significant carbon emission reductions. Deutsche Telekom has set a target to reduce combined absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 95% by 2025, using a 2016 baseline. Furthermore, T-Mobile USA, Inc., an entity within Deutsche Telekom's corporate family, has a net-zero target for greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, with a base year of 2020. This includes a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 55% by 2030 and by 90% by 2040. For 2024, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 236.4 million kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions, on a market-based basis, were approximately 16.2 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for the same year totalled approximately 10.1 billion kg CO2e, with downstream transportation and distribution accounting for about 2.4 billion kg CO2e of this total. In 2023, Scope 1 emissions were around 239.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) around 18.0 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 around 10.4 billion kg CO2e.
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Deutsche Telekom’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2025
95% reduction in Scope 1
Reduce combined absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 95% by 2025 from a 2016 baseline.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from Deutsche Telekom AGRE 100
Inherited from Deutsche Telekom AGClimate Action 100
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