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CA
updated 25 days ago

Telus

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Telus Corporation, commonly known as Telus, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in Canada. Established in 1990, Telus has grown to become a prominent player in the telecommunications industry, providing a wide range of services across major regions, including British Columbia and Alberta. The company offers innovative solutions in wireless, internet, television, and healthcare, distinguishing itself with a commitment to customer service and community engagement. Telus is renowned for its advanced network infrastructure and has achieved significant milestones, including the rollout of 5G technology. With a strong market position, Telus has received numerous accolades for its corporate social responsibility initiatives and customer satisfaction. Its dedication to sustainability and innovation continues to set it apart in the competitive telecommunications landscape.

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97

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Telus's score of 97 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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Telus's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, TELUS Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 186,512,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 43,243,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 143,269,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 947,582,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 46% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, TELUS aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 46% within the same timeframe, and to achieve a 75% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services per million dollars of revenue. In 2023, TELUS's total emissions were reported at approximately 209,642,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 50,508,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 159,134,000 kg CO2e. The company has also pledged to reduce its energy intensity by 50% from 2019 levels by 2030. TELUS is committed to becoming a zero-waste and net carbon neutral company by 2030, with specific targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company’s targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their reduction goals are consistent with the global aim to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, TELUS's climate commitments reflect a strong dedication to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact, with a clear roadmap for achieving significant emissions reductions in the coming years.

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Scope 1
75,483,000
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Scope 2
290,373,000
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
27,157,000
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0,000,000,000
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000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Telus's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Telus is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Telus 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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