Telia
Telia Company AB, commonly known as Telia, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Sweden (SE). Established in 1853, Telia has evolved into a major player in the Nordic and Baltic regions, offering a wide range of services including mobile and fixed-line telephony, broadband, and digital TV. With a strong focus on innovation, Telia stands out for its commitment to sustainability and customer-centric solutions. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as the rollout of 5G networks across its operational territories, enhancing connectivity for millions. Recognised for its robust market position, Telia continues to lead in digital transformation, providing unique products and services that cater to both individual and business needs. Its dedication to quality and reliability has solidified its reputation as a trusted telecommunications partner in the region.
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Telia's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Telia Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 640,766,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 627,623,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 5,473,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 7,670,000 kg CO2e (market-based). In 2023, the company’s total emissions were about 761,032,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 748,976,000 kg CO2e. Telia has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2030, using 2018 as a baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 29% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products and downstream leased assets by 2025. By 2040, Telia aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across its entire value chain. The company has also committed to halving emissions from its own operations by 2025 compared to 2018 levels. Furthermore, Telia plans to ensure that 72% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Telia's commitment to sustainability and climate action within the telecommunications sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 48,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 289,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 12,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Telia 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.
