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
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Telenet's score of 44 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Telenet's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Telenet 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 2,664,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, as Telenet has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. Telenet's near-term goals include a 70% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 96.98% in 2022 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Telenet is targeting a 55% reduction by 2030. Long-term, Telenet plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 90% by 2040, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These targets encompass land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, demonstrating Telenet's commitment to sustainable practices and climate responsibility.
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Add to project| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 7,393,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 31,278,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,234,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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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.
