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Telecommunications Services
DE
updated 6 minutes ago

Tele Columbus

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Tele Columbus AG, headquartered in Germany, is a prominent player in the telecommunications industry, primarily serving the regions of Eastern and Central Germany. Founded in 1999, the company has established itself as a key provider of broadband internet, digital television, and telephony services, catering to both residential and business customers. With a focus on delivering high-speed internet and innovative digital solutions, Tele Columbus stands out for its extensive fibre-optic network and commitment to customer satisfaction. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that enhance its service offerings. As one of the largest cable network operators in Germany, Tele Columbus continues to strengthen its market position, providing reliable connectivity and advanced entertainment options to millions of users.

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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.

34

Industry Benchmark

Tele Columbus's score of 44 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tele Columbus's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Tele Columbus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 38,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions from mobile combustion were about 2,168,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 12,600 kg CO2e (market-based) and 13,440,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions were significant, with the use of sold products contributing about 27,475,000 kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services accounting for approximately 10,718,000 kg CO2e. Tele Columbus has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease energy consumption (covering both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions) by 35% from a 2021 baseline by the year 2030. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to mitigating its carbon footprint and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The emissions data is sourced directly from Tele Columbus AG, with no cascading from a parent organisation. The company is focused on transparency and accountability in its climate commitments, as evidenced by its detailed reporting and reduction initiatives.

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2017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,727,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
10,260,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000
00,000
000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000
000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tele Columbus'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 Tele Columbus is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Tele Columbus is not participating in any 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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