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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Telstra's score of 65 is higher than 77% 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 2024, Telstra's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 790,745,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This reflects a decrease from 2023, where emissions were about 887,190,000 kg CO2e. Globally, their combined Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions reached approximately 817,606,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which included about 758,358,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Telstra has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, in alignment with the Paris Agreement. They are committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by at least 70% by 2030 from a FY2019 baseline. Additionally, they aim to cut Scope 3 emissions by 50% within the same timeframe. These targets are part of their Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, which include a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. Telstra's climate strategy also includes a commitment to renewable energy, targeting 100% renewable energy generation equivalent to their consumption by 2025. This comprehensive approach underscores their dedication to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint across all operations.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
