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Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG

Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG, a prominent player in the telecommunications sector, is headquartered in Germany and operates extensively across the country. Founded in 1996, the company has established itself as a leader in mobile and fixed-line communications, providing innovative solutions to millions of customers. With a diverse portfolio that includes mobile telephony, broadband services, and digital solutions, Telefónica Germany stands out for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. The company is known for its flagship brand, O2, which offers competitive pricing and extensive network coverage. As a subsidiary of the global Telefónica Group, Telefónica Germany has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its 5G network, positioning itself as a key player in the digital transformation of the telecommunications industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

31

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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG's score of 31 is higher than 80% 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 Germany GmbH & Co. OHG's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG reported carbon emissions totalling approximately 203,368,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 5,955,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 234,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 203,368,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the previous years, the company has shown a trend of fluctuating emissions. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 7,766,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 5,369,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 261,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, emissions were approximately 6,266,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 5,520,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 316,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Telefónica Germany has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where telecommunications firms are increasingly pressured to reduce their carbon footprints and enhance sustainability practices. Overall, while Telefónica Germany has made strides in tracking its emissions, the lack of defined reduction commitments highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.

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Scope 1
7,000,000
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Scope 2
81,513,000
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Scope 3
4,957,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG'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. Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG is not committed to any 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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