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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Telia's score of 69 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Telia's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Telia Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 89,257,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 257,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) totalled approximately 7,262,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from capital goods and purchased goods and services. Telia has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, Telia aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products and downstream leased assets by 29% by 2025, also relative to 2018 levels. Notably, Telia achieved its interim goal of halving emissions from its own operations (Scope 1 and 2) ahead of schedule by 2025. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Telia's proactive approach to addressing climate change, including ensuring that 72% of its suppliers by emissions have science-based targets by 2025.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 00,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Telia 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.
