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
How does Telenor's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Telenor's score of 85 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 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,200,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 89,688,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 439,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,158,699,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects Telenor's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint across its operations. Telenor has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for a 64% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2045. To support these targets, Telenor plans to ensure that 66% of its suppliers, based on spend, will have science-based targets by 2025, and that 100% of its investments will align with these targets by the same year. This comprehensive approach underscores Telenor's dedication to sustainability and its role in combating climate change 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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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.
