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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 key player in the post and telecommunication services industry, primarily serving customers across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
The company offers a diverse range of core products and services, including mobile and fixed-line telecommunications, broadband internet, and digital media solutions. Telstra is renowned for its extensive network coverage and innovative technology, positioning itself as a market leader in connectivity and customer service.
With a commitment to enhancing digital experiences, Telstra has achieved significant milestones, including the rollout of Australia's first 5G network. Its strong market position is underscored by numerous awards for service excellence and customer satisfaction, solidifying its reputation as a trusted telecommunications provider.
+34 vs industry average
Telstra’s score of 76 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Post and Telecommunications Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Telstra, an Australian-based post and telecommunication services company, reported total global emissions of approximately 2.13 billion kg CO2e in 2026. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 52.18 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 675.64 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 1.40 billion kg CO2e. Key categories within Scope 3 emissions include purchased goods and services (approximately 693.14 million kg CO2e) and capital goods (about 285.70 million kg CO2e).
Telstra has set ambitious climate commitments, including targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company commits to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement.
Near-term targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 70% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. Additionally, Telstra aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 50% within the same timeframe. Long-term targets further detail a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 95% and Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2050, all from a FY2019 base year. Telstra also committed to becoming carbon neutral in 2020 and enabling renewable energy generation equivalent to 100% of its consumption by 2025.
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90% reduction in scope 3 total
Telstra Group Limited also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% within the same timeframe.
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50% reduction in scope 3 total
Telstra Group Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 50.00% within the same timeframe.
2050
Telstra Group Limited commits to reach net-zero greenhouse g…
Telstra Group Limited commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2050.
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Data year: 2026
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