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Telefónica, a leading global player in the post and telecommunication services industry, is headquartered in Spain (ES) and operates extensively across Europe and Latin America. Founded in 1924, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its services to over 14 countries, making it one of the largest telecommunications providers worldwide.
Telefónica offers a diverse range of core products and services, including mobile and fixed-line telephony, broadband, and digital solutions. Its commitment to innovation and customer-centric services sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Telefónica has been recognised for its efforts in sustainability and digital transformation, continually adapting to the evolving needs of its customers.
100
DitchCarbon score
+58 vs industry average
Telefónica’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Post and Telecommunications Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.155
20182025
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Telefónica's reported carbon emissions
Telefónica, a telecommunication services provider headquartered in Spain, reported its most recent carbon emissions for 2025 as approximately 2.93 billion kg CO2e. This total includes 80.18 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 49.26 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2, and 2.8 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, the company's total emissions were about 2.93 billion kg CO2e, comprising 91.31 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 59.19 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2, and 2.78 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. For 2023, Telefónica's total emissions were approximately 2.31 billion kg CO2e, with 122.46 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, about 214.66 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2, and 1.97 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
Telefónica has set ambitious climate commitments, aligning with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines. The company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, using a 2015/2016 base year.
Near-term targets include:
- An 80% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2015 base year.
- A 56% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2016 base year.
Long-term targets include:
- A 90% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2040 from a 2015 base year.
- A 90% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2040 from a 2016 base year.
Additionally, Telefónica aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% in its main markets by 2025, and globally by 80% by 2030, compared to 2015 levels. It also plans to improve energy consumption per unit of traffic (MWh/PetaByte) by 90% by 2025 and by 95% by 2030. Telefónica is also a signatory of the Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
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Telefónica’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2040
90% reduction in Scope 1
Telefónica S. A commits to reduce scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2015 base year.
On track90%
2040
90% reduction in Scope 2
Telefónica S. A commits to reduce scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2015 base year.
On track90%
2030
80% reduction in Scope 2
Telefónica S. A commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions 80% by 2030 from a 2015 base year.
On track80%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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