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AU
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Optus Networks Pty Limited Sustainability Profile

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Optus Networks Pty Limited, commonly known as Optus, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Australia. Established in 1992, the company has grown to become a significant player in the telecommunications industry, offering a wide range of services across major operational regions, including New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. Optus is renowned for its innovative mobile and broadband solutions, catering to both consumer and business markets. The company’s core offerings include mobile phone plans, fixed broadband services, and digital solutions, distinguished by their competitive pricing and extensive network coverage. With a commitment to enhancing customer experience, Optus has achieved notable milestones, including the rollout of 5G technology, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the Australian telecommunications landscape.

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97

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.

33

Industry Benchmark

Optus Networks Pty Limited's score of 97 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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Optus Networks Pty Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Singtel Optus Pty Limited

Optus Networks Pty Limited, headquartered in Australia, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Singapore Telecommunications Limited, which influences its climate commitments and targets. While no absolute emissions figures are provided, Optus Networks is aligned with the sustainability initiatives of its parent company, Singapore Telecommunications Limited. This includes commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across their operations. As part of its climate strategy, Optus Networks is expected to adhere to the broader sustainability goals set by Singapore Telecommunications Limited, which may include significant reduction targets in the future. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Optus Networks itself have not been disclosed. In summary, while detailed emissions data and specific reduction targets for Optus Networks Pty Limited are currently unavailable, the company is positioned within a corporate family that prioritises climate action and sustainability through established initiatives.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
2,149,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
412,932,000
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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

How Carbon Intensive is Optus Networks Pty Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Optus Networks Pty Limited's primary industry is Telecommunications Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Optus Networks Pty Limited's Location?

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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 Optus Networks Pty Limited is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Optus Networks Pty Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Optus Networks Pty Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 51% last year and increased significantly since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 72% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 45% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
45%
Purchased Goods and Services
28%
Capital Goods
21%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
5%
Business Travel
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Franchises
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Optus Networks Pty Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Optus Networks Pty Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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