Telstra Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Benchmark
Telstra's score of 91 is higher than 93% 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 2025, Telstra Group Limited reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 1,479,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 31,794,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 703,989,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 1,454,930,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 70% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a FY2019 baseline. Additionally, Telstra aims to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 50% within the same timeframe. Telstra is also a signatory to the United Nations Business Ambition for 1.5°C, with a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, in alignment with the Paris Agreement. This commitment includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 95% by FY2050 and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by the same year. The company has made strides towards these goals, including achieving carbon neutrality in 2020 and enabling renewable energy equivalent to 100% of its consumption by 2025. Overall, Telstra's climate commitments reflect a robust strategy to mitigate its environmental impact and contribute to global sustainability efforts.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 47,204,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,259,292,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,562,585,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Telstra's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 9% last year and decreased by approximately 43% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 66% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 50% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Telstra's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Telstra has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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