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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

How does Talktalk's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

44

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Talktalk's score of 44 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

91%

Talktalk's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, TalkTalk reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,555,000 kg CO2e, which includes 716,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 4,262,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company 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 base year. Additionally, TalkTalk is committed to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the telecommunications sector.

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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
-
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 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. Talktalk is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Talktalk 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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