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updated 2 months ago

Telefónica UK Limited Sustainability Profile

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Telefónica UK Limited, commonly known as O2, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1985, the company has grown to become a significant player in the UK mobile market, serving millions of customers across the nation. Operating primarily in the mobile telecommunications industry, Telefónica UK offers a range of services, including mobile voice, data, and broadband solutions. Its unique selling points include innovative customer service initiatives and a strong focus on sustainability. With a commitment to enhancing connectivity, Telefónica UK has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the first to launch 5G services in the UK. The company continues to solidify its market position through strategic partnerships and a robust network infrastructure, making it a trusted choice for consumers and businesses alike.

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45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Telefónica UK Limited's score of 45 is higher than 67% 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 UK Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Telefónica UK Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 57,656,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 3,999,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 30,357,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 23,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from employee commuting (12,386,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (1,998,000 kg CO2e). For 2024, the company projected total emissions of about 34,192,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 3,305,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 17,538,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 13,349,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial reduction in total emissions compared to the previous year. Telefónica UK, as part of Virgin Media O2, has set ambitious near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, also based on 2020 levels. The emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from the parent organization, VMED O2 UK Limited, reflecting a corporate commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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20202024
Scope 1
3,066,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
63,015,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
22,074,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Telefónica UK Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Telefónica UK Limited's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Telefónica UK Limited'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 UK Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Telefónica UK Limited'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 UK Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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
Reduction Actions

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