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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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59

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

Tele2's score of 59 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

98%

Tele2's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Tele2 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 274,731,000 kg CO2e, with 1,347,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 167,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2035, using 2019 as the base year. To achieve this, Tele2 has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2025 and 100% by 2029. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 60% per subscription by 2029. Long-term, Tele2 commits to maintaining these reductions through 2035, with a further goal of reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90% by the same year. These initiatives reflect Tele2's commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.

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2019202020222023
Scope 1
2,357,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
39,947,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
246,271,000
-
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tele2'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. Tele2 is headquartered in SE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

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.

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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