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O2

O2, officially known as Telefónica UK Limited, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Spain (ES) with significant operations across the United Kingdom. Founded in 1985, O2 has established itself as a key player in the mobile network industry, offering a range of services including mobile telephony, broadband, and digital solutions. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to customer service and technology, providing unique offerings such as O2 Priority, which rewards customers with exclusive deals and experiences. With a strong market position, O2 consistently ranks among the top mobile operators in the UK, recognised for its extensive network coverage and commitment to sustainability. Through strategic partnerships and continuous investment in infrastructure, O2 remains at the forefront of the telecommunications sector, shaping the future of connectivity.

DitchCarbon Score

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26

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

O2's score of 26 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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O2's reported carbon emissions

As of 2022, O2's total carbon emissions reached approximately 316,277,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 1,757,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 10,243,000 kg CO2e. The most significant contributor to their emissions was Scope 3, which accounted for around 62,521,460 kg CO2e. In previous years, O2 reported a downward trend in emissions. For instance, in 2021, total emissions were approximately 26,615,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,931,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 18,980,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, total emissions were about 27,937,000 kg CO2e, indicating a gradual reduction over the years. O2 has committed to climate action by signing the Amazon Climate Pledge on 20 April 2021, demonstrating their dedication to reducing their carbon footprint and addressing climate change. However, specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives to further mitigate their environmental impact.

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Scope 1
10,269,380
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Scope 2
195,459,770
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. O2's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is 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. O2 is headquartered in ES, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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O2 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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