Telstra
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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Industry Average
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Telstra's score of 82 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Telstra's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Telstra reported total carbon emissions of approximately 887,190,000 kg CO2e, a significant reduction from 1,077,235,000 kg CO2e in 2022. This downward trend continues from previous years, with emissions of 1,110,879,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 1,180,531,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has set ambitious targets to further reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 50% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2030, using a 2019 baseline of 3,974,980,000 kg CO2e. Telstra's emissions are categorised into Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. The company aims for a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, Telstra has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Business Ambition for 1.5°C. These commitments reflect Telstra's proactive approach to climate change, demonstrating a clear strategy to mitigate its environmental impact while contributing to global sustainability efforts.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 47,204,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,259,292,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,601,807,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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.
