Tele2
Tele2 AB, commonly known as Tele2, is a prominent telecommunications operator headquartered in Sweden (SE). Founded in 1993, the company has established a strong presence across several major operational regions, including Sweden, the Netherlands, and the Baltic countries. Tele2 operates within the telecommunications industry, focusing on mobile and fixed-line services, broadband, and digital solutions. With a commitment to innovation, Tele2 offers a range of core products, including mobile subscriptions, internet services, and cloud solutions, distinguished by competitive pricing and customer-centric features. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the first to launch 5G services in Sweden, reinforcing its position as a market leader. Tele2's dedication to sustainability and digital transformation further enhances its reputation in the telecommunications landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Tele2's score of 77 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Tele2's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Tele2, headquartered in Sweden, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 273,470,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,356,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 48,170,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, while the majority, about 271,947,000 kg CO2e, originated from Scope 3 emissions. Tele2 has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2025 and achieve 100% reduction by 2029. Additionally, Tele2 plans to cut Scope 3 emissions by 60% per subscription by 2029 and 90% by 2035. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Tele2's commitment to sustainable practices within the telecommunications sector. The company is focused on maintaining significant reductions in emissions, particularly in Scope 1 and 2, while also addressing the broader impacts of its supply chain and product lifecycle.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,310,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 39,946,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 290,483,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Tele2 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.
