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updated 3 days ago

Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG Sustainability Profile

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Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG, commonly referred to as Telefónica Germany, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Germany. Established in 1995, the company has significantly shaped the German telecom landscape, offering a wide range of services across mobile and fixed-line communications. With a strong presence in major operational regions, Telefónica Germany serves millions of customers, delivering innovative solutions that include mobile telephony, broadband internet, and digital services. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, leveraging advanced technology to enhance user experience. As a subsidiary of the global Telefónica Group, Telefónica Deutschland has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a key player in the competitive telecommunications market. Its focus on sustainability and digital transformation further solidifies its reputation as a forward-thinking industry leader.

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82

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.

36

Industry Benchmark

Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG's score of 82 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 398.1 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5.96 million kg CO2e, primarily from fugitive emissions, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 234,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 391.9 million kg CO2e, which includes business travel and purchased goods and services. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. This long-term target was established in 2023 and reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with global climate goals. Telefónica Deutschland's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Telefónica, S.A., which provides a framework for its sustainability initiatives and targets. The company is actively working towards these goals while also disclosing its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency and accountability in its climate strategy.

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Scope 1
5,955,000
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00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
231,062,000
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000,000,000
00,000
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0,000
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000,000
Scope 3
4,326,000
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0,000
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0,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG's primary industry is Telecommunications Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG's Location?

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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 Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and increased significantly since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 50% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
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Business Travel
<1%

Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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