Deutsche Telekom AG

Deutsche Telekom AG, a German post and telecommunication services company, reported total emissions of approximately 8.75 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 223.79 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 16.38 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2, and around 8.51 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.

In 2024, the company's total emissions were about 9.99 billion kg CO2e, comprising approximately 236.36 million kg CO2e (Scope 1), roughly 16.21 million kg CO2e (market-based Scope 2), and around 9.73 billion kg CO2e (Scope 3). For 2023, Deutsche Telekom AG reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 239.60 million kg CO2e and market-based Scope 2 emissions of about 17.96 million kg CO2e. In 2022, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 212.04 million kg CO2e, and market-based Scope 2 emissions were around 21.02 million kg CO2e.

Deutsche Telekom AG has set several ambitious climate commitments:

• Near-term Targets:
  • The company aims to achieve climate neutrality in its own operations (Scope 1 and 2) by the end of 2025, committing to reduce these emissions by at least 90%, and ideally up to 95%, compared to 2017 levels. Any remaining emissions will be offset through high-quality carbon removal projects.
  • They also plan to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 55% by 2030 from a 2020 base year.
  • A further near-term target is to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% per customer by 2030, compared to a 2017 base year.
• Long-term Targets:
  • Deutsche Telekom AG is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2040. This involves reducing total emissions by at least 90% from a 2020 baseline, with only up to 10% to be offset.

These targets are in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with their near-term Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reduction target classified as consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario. The company has also achieved its target of sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2021, an increase from 41% in 2017.