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.
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Tele2's score of 81 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Tele2's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Tele2 reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 255,785,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 2,683,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 19,886,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 126,591,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 and achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2035, based on a 2019 baseline. In 2023, Tele2's emissions included 647,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined in Sweden, while in Latvia, the total was 320,000 kg CO2e. The company is committed to maintaining 100% reductions in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2029 through 2035, and it aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2035. Tele2's climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated their near-term and long-term targets. The company is dedicated to leading in climate action, with a clear roadmap to significantly lower its greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,306,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 145,068,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Tele2 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.
