Telia Company AB, commonly known as Telia, is a leading provider of post and telecommunication services headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Established in 1853, the company has a long-standing history in delivering reliable connectivity solutions across the Nordic and Baltic regions. Its core offerings include mobile and fixed-line telephony, broadband internet, and digital services, distinguished by innovative technology and customer-centric solutions.
As one of the prominent players in the telecommunications industry, Telia has achieved notable milestones in expanding its network infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives. The company’s market position is reinforced by its commitment to quality service and sustainable growth, making it a key player in the evolving landscape of post and telecommunication services in Europe.
+56 vs industry average
Telia’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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Industry Intensity
Post and Telecommunications Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Telia's reported carbon emissions
Telia, a post and telecommunication services provider headquartered in Sweden, has reported a total of approximately 587,384,000 kg CO2e for the year 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For the same year, Scope 1 emissions accounted for approximately 4,503,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were around 3,605,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions, which represent the largest portion, totalled approximately 579,277,000 kg CO2e, with the most significant contributor being purchased goods and services at approximately 371,614,000 kg CO2e.
Previously, in 2024, Telia's total emissions were approximately 617,586,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, this figure stood at approximately 761,032,000 kg CO2e, and in 2022, it was around 1,161,332,000 kg CO2e.
Telia is committed to significant emissions reductions, with a science-based target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030, using 2018 as a base year. Furthermore, the company aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. As a mid-term objective, Telia is working towards at least halving its GHG emissions by 2030, compared to the 2018 baseline. The company also has a target to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of products sold and downstream leased assets by 29% by 2025, against a 2018 baseline. Additionally, Telia is committed to ensuring that 72% of its suppliers, who contribute to purchased goods and services and capital goods emissions, will have set science-based targets or equivalent by 2025.
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Telia’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
6 goals2025
29% reduction in scope 3 downstream
Telia Company commits to reducing absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030, using 2018 as a base year. Telia Company also commits…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Data year: 2025
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