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Talktalk

TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC, commonly known as TalkTalk, is a prominent telecommunications provider headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 2003, the company has made significant strides in the industry, focusing on delivering high-quality broadband, TV, and mobile services across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. With a commitment to affordability and customer satisfaction, TalkTalk offers a range of unique products, including fibre broadband and flexible TV packages, catering to diverse consumer needs. The company has positioned itself as a key player in the UK market, known for its competitive pricing and innovative solutions. Notable achievements include a strong emphasis on customer service and a growing reputation for reliability in the fast-evolving telecom landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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51

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Talktalk's score of 51 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Talktalk's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, TalkTalk reported total carbon emissions of approximately 245,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 239,554,000 kg CO2e. This includes emissions from purchased goods and services (about 189,220,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 29,211,000 kg CO2e). Scope 1 emissions were reported at about 2,913,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 4,319,000 kg CO2e. TalkTalk has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 93.5% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Previously, TalkTalk achieved an 80% reduction in its CO2 intensity (measured in tonnes of CO2 per gigabit of bandwidth) by 2020, attributed to a significant increase in bandwidth and a reduction in CO2 emissions. This achievement underscores the company's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
737,000
000,000
0,000,000
000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
7,016,000
0,000,000
0,000
0,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Talktalk'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 Talktalk is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Talktalk 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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