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 2024, Telenor's carbon emissions totalled approximately 233,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 15,498,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 58,679,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 across its operations in Denmark, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sweden, Finland, and Norway. Notably, in Norway, emissions were recorded at 154,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 630,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 161,580,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Telenor has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in GHG emissions in its Asian operations by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This includes transitioning from diesel generators to solar solutions and purchasing renewable electricity. For its Nordic operations, Telenor targets carbon-neutral business operations by 2030, focusing on energy efficiency and renewable energy procurement. The company has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045. This includes a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 64% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Telenor aims for 66% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2025 and 100% of its investments to align with these targets. Overall, Telenor's comprehensive approach to reducing carbon emissions reflects its commitment to sustainability and climate action within the telecommunications sector.
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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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