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Telefónica UK Limited

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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36

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Telefónica UK Limited's score of 36 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 UK Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Telefónica UK Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 30,660,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 63,015,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 22,066,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 39,990,000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions increased from 30,357,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. Scope 3 emissions also saw a minor reduction from 23,300,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions in 2023 includes approximately 982,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 12,814,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, and 8,253,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a need for further commitment to climate action. Telefónica UK Limited's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions to meet climate goals. The company is positioned within an industry that increasingly prioritises sustainability, yet it currently lacks defined reduction targets or pledges, which are essential for driving significant change in carbon footprint.

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20222023
Scope 1
3,999,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
30,357,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
23,300,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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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 low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 UK Limited is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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