Proximus
Proximus, officially known as Proximus Group, is a leading telecommunications and digital services provider headquartered in Belgium (BE). Established in 1930, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the launch of its 5G network and the expansion of its fibre-optic services across major operational regions in Belgium. Operating primarily in the telecommunications industry, Proximus offers a diverse range of core products and services, including mobile and fixed-line telephony, broadband internet, and digital television. What sets Proximus apart is its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions, making it a trusted partner for both residential and business clients. With a strong market position, Proximus continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a pioneer in the digital transformation landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Proximus's score of 59 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Proximus's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Proximus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 551,100,000 kg CO2e. This includes 27,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion and stationary combustion, and 45,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 523,700,000 kg CO2e, which encompass various categories such as purchased goods and services, employee commuting, and downstream leased assets. Proximus has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 66% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline, while also committing to source 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030. Additionally, Proximus aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 42% by 2030. For the long term, Proximus targets a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, alongside a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Proximus's commitment to sustainable practices in the telecommunications sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 28,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 65,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 808,700,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Proximus 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.
