Telenor

Telenor Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments

Telenor, a telecommunications services provider headquartered in Norway, is committed to reducing its environmental impact and achieving climate goals.

Latest Emissions Data:

For the reporting year 2025, Telenor reported total global emissions of approximately 1,462 million kg CO2e (1,462,052,900 kg CO2e). This breaks down into:

• Scope 1: Approximately 101.8 million kg CO2e (101,755,000 kg CO2e)
• Scope 2 (Market-based): Approximately 249.1 million kg CO2e (249,114,000 kg CO2e)
• Scope 3: Approximately 1,011.6 million kg CO2e (1,011,614,000 kg CO2e)

In the reporting year 2024, Telenor's total global emissions were approximately 1,692 million kg CO2e (1,692,170,000 kg CO2e), comprising:

• Scope 1: Approximately 89.7 million kg CO2e (89,688,000 kg CO2e)
• Scope 2 (Market-based): Approximately 374.8 million kg CO2e (374,783,000 kg CO2e)
• Scope 3: Approximately 1,158.7 million kg CO2e (1,158,699,000 kg CO2e)

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

Telenor has set ambitious targets to address its carbon footprint across various scopes and operations. Key commitments include:

• Net-Zero by 2045: Telenor aims to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045.
• Scope 1 & 2 Reductions (Near-term):
  • A commitment to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 64% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline.
  • Another commitment indicates a reduction of 69% by 2030 from a 2019 base year for scope 1 emissions, and 69% for scope 2 emissions.
  • The company also aims for near-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025.
• Scope 3 Reductions (Near-term):
  • A target to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 28% by 2030, from a 2019 baseline.
  • Additionally, a commitment to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2045 from a 2019 base year.
• Regional Targets:
  • For its Nordics operations, Telenor targets carbon-neutral business operations by 2030, building on a 2019 baseline. This involves energy efficiency, purchasing renewable electricity via Power Purchase Agreements, and using Energy Attribute Certificates.
  • For its Asian operations, the goal is a 50% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 (from a 2019 baseline), focusing on replacing diesel generators with solar solutions and sourcing renewable electricity.

Telenor's climate initiatives are aligned with Science Based Targets, demonstrating a commitment to science-led emissions reductions. The company's reporting indicates progress and focus on achieving its stated climate goals.