Optus
Optus, officially known as Singtel Optus Pty Limited, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across Australia. Founded in 1992, Optus has established itself as a key player in the telecommunications industry, offering a diverse range of services including mobile, broadband, and digital solutions. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to connectivity, providing unique offerings such as 5G mobile services and comprehensive entertainment packages. Optus has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the first providers to launch a nationwide 5G network in Australia, solidifying its market position as a forward-thinking telecommunications leader. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and technological advancement, Optus continues to shape the future of communication.
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Optus's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Optus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 308,331,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and about 808,328,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to sustainability, with a target to reduce absolute emissions from Scope 1 and 2 by 25% by 2025, initiated in 2020. In 2023, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 1,591,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 341,792,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1,635,165,000 kg CO2e. The 2022 figures showed Scope 1 emissions at 1,579,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 392,674,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 4,209,290,000 kg CO2e. Optus has set ambitious long-term goals, committing to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, a target brought forward from 2050. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 40% across operations and supply chains between FY23 and FY30. The emissions data is cascaded from their parent company, Singapore Telecommunications Limited, reflecting a corporate commitment to sustainability across the group.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,149,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 412,932,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 13,143,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Optus is not participating in any 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.
