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Telenet

Telenet Group Holding NV, commonly known as Telenet, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Mechelen, Belgium. Founded in 1996, Telenet has established itself as a key player in the Belgian market, primarily serving Flanders and Brussels. The company operates in the telecommunications industry, offering a diverse range of services including broadband internet, digital television, and mobile telephony. Telenet is renowned for its innovative products, such as high-speed internet and advanced TV services, which set it apart from competitors. With a strong focus on customer experience and technological advancement, Telenet has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its fibre network. As a market leader, Telenet continues to shape the digital landscape in Belgium, consistently delivering high-quality services to its growing customer base.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Telenet'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.

67

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Telenet's score of 67 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Telenet's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Telenet Group NV reported total carbon emissions of approximately 357,744,000 kg CO2e, with 8,116,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,334,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 348,283,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. Telenet has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 70% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from approximately 97% in 2022 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Telenet aims for a 55% reduction by 2030. Long-term, Telenet is committed to a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2040, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These targets include land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 2
21,214,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Telenet's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is 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. Telenet is headquartered in BE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Telenet is committed to some 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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