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Telecommunications Services
DE
updated 24 days ago

Deutsche Telekom

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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.

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96

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.

34

Industry Benchmark

Deutsche Telekom's score of 96 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Deutsche Telekom's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,394,301,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 236,355,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 16,212,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of around 10,141,734,000 kg CO2e, with downstream transportation and distribution contributing about 2,421,432,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company’s total emissions were about 10,617,683,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 239,602,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 17,957,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of about 10,360,124,000 kg CO2e. Deutsche Telekom has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce combined absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2025 from a 2016 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040, with interim targets to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 55% by 2030 from a 2020 base year, and by 90% by 2040. These targets are part of a broader strategy that includes initiatives cascaded from its subsidiary, T-Mobile US, Inc., which aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and other industry standards. The company is also a signatory of the Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 1
257,360,000
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Scope 2
2,170,492,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
11,353,367,000
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0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Deutsche Telekom's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Deutsche Telekom is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Deutsche Telekom is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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