Telenor
Telenor Group, a leading telecommunications company headquartered in Norway, has established a significant presence across Europe and Asia. Founded in 1855, Telenor has evolved from its origins in telegraph services to become a major player in the mobile and digital services industry. The company operates in several key markets, including Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and various Asian countries, providing a diverse range of services. Telenor's core offerings include mobile voice and data services, broadband, and digital solutions, distinguished by their commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. With a strong focus on sustainability and digital transformation, Telenor has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the first operators to launch 5G services in Norway. As a trusted brand, Telenor continues to enhance its market position through strategic investments and a customer-centric approach.
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Telenor's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Telenor reported significant carbon emissions across its operations, with total emissions of approximately 72748000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 99806000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 67904000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 in Pakistan. In Bangladesh, emissions were approximately 16245000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 273658000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 109211000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In Finland, Telenor's emissions included about 83000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1048000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 159779000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In Denmark, emissions were approximately 417000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 136000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 72701000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Lastly, in Norway, emissions included about 179000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 60000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 273213000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Telenor has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 64% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company has pledged that 66% of its suppliers, based on spend, will have science-based targets by 2025, and that 100% of its investments will also align with these targets by the same year. Furthermore, Telenor is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2045, with a long-term goal of reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% from the 2019 baseline.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 219,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 910,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 20,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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