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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.

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100

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

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Proximus's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Proximus reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 424,518,000 kg CO2e. This includes 27,418,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 397,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which cover indirect emissions from the value chain. Notably, Proximus has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 66% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 42% by 2030. Proximus has also pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. This long-term commitment includes maintaining a minimum of 95% reductions in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, alongside a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. The company continues to source 100% renewable electricity annually until 2030, reinforcing its dedication to sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 2
65,000,000
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Scope 3
808,700,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Proximus's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very 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. This request for Proximus is in BE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Proximus is participating in some 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.

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

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