Telstra Corporation Limited, commonly known as Telstra, is a leading telecommunications and media company headquartered in Australia. Established in 1901, Telstra has evolved into a major player in the telecommunications industry, providing a wide range of services across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The company offers core products such as mobile and fixed-line telecommunications, broadband services, and digital solutions, distinguished by its extensive network coverage and commitment to innovation. Telstra has achieved significant milestones, including the rollout of Australia's first 5G network, solidifying its position as a market leader. With a strong focus on customer experience and technological advancement, Telstra continues to shape the future of connectivity in Australia and beyond.
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Telstra's score of 63 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Telstra reported total carbon emissions of approximately 817,606,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, while Scope 3 emissions reached about 1,200,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This represents a significant commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, with a target to achieve at least a 50% reduction in absolute emissions from a FY19 baseline by 2030 across all scopes. Specifically, they aim for a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Telstra has also committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement. This long-term goal is part of their broader strategy, which includes becoming a signatory to the United Nations Business Ambition for 1.5°C, aiming to halve emissions by 2030. Their initiatives include enabling renewable energy generation equivalent to 100% of their consumption by 2025. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from Telstra Group Limited, with no cascaded data from parent organizations. Telstra's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach in the telecommunications sector, aiming to lead by example in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - |
Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Telstra 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.