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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Telenor's score of 69 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Telenor's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Telenor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,438,866,000 kg CO2e, comprising 90,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 439,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 2,237,866,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, with Telenor aiming to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2045. Telenor has set ambitious near-term targets, committing to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 64% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims for 66% of its suppliers, based on spend, to have science-based targets by 2025, and 100% of its investments to align with these targets by the same year. Long-term, Telenor plans to reduce total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% by 2045. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Telenor's proactive approach to sustainability and its role in the telecommunications sector's transition towards a low-carbon economy.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 219,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 910,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| 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 |
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Telenor 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.
