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Telenet Sustainability Profile

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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.

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100

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.

36

Industry Benchmark

Telenet's score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

100%

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Telenet's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Telenet Group Holding NV reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 350,307,000 kg CO2e, comprising 6,363,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 303,510,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to significant reductions, with targets set to achieve a 70% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2022 baseline, and a 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Telenet aims for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040, with a long-term goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% from the 2022 baseline. Telenet's climate strategy includes a commitment to 100% renewable energy use by 2030, alongside a 60% reduction in carbon emissions from mobile combustion by 2030, using 2017 as the base year. These initiatives align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Telenet's dedication to addressing climate change and enhancing sustainability within its operations.

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Scope 1
5,621,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
16,346,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000
0,000
Scope 3
3,115,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
0,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
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000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Telenet's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Telenet's primary industry is Telecommunications Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Telenet'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 Telenet is in BE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Telenet's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Telenet's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 20% last year and increased significantly since 2007, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 51% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
51%
Downstream Leased Assets
26%
Capital Goods
8%
Use of Sold Products
4%
Investments
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Business Travel
1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Telenet'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.

Telenet has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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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