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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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92

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Telenor's score of 92 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Telenor's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Telenor reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. The total emissions were approximately 1,139,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 101,755,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 249,114,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 1,012,703,000 kg CO2e. In Norway specifically, Telenor's emissions included about 154,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 630,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 161,580,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Telenor has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon-neutral operations in the Nordics by 2030, with a focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy procurement. For its Asian operations, the company targets a 50% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Telenor has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 64% by 2030 and aims for a 90% reduction across all scopes by 2045. The company also plans for 66% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2025, alongside ensuring that 100% of its investments align with these targets. These initiatives reflect Telenor's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in line with industry standards.

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910,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Telenor's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Telenor is in NO, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Telenor is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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