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Telenor

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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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100

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.

33

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Telenor's score of 100 is higher than 100% 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's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 1,200,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with specific contributions from various scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 101,755,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 249,114,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reached around 1,012,703,000 kg CO2e. In Norway, Telenor reported Scope 1 emissions of about 154,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 630,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 161,580,000 kg CO2e. Telenor has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 64% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 28% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Telenor is also committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045. Specific initiatives include transitioning to renewable energy sources and enhancing energy efficiency in operations. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Telenor's commitment to sustainable practices within the telecommunications sector. The company is actively working towards these goals, with a focus on engaging suppliers and ensuring that a significant portion of its investments meet science-based criteria by 2025.

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Scope 1
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00,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
1,600,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000
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

Industry emissions intensity

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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
Reduction Actions

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