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.
+64 vs industry average
Telus’s score of 96 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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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Telus's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, TELUS Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1.063 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 41.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 22.8 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 999.6 million 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, capital goods, and use of sold products per million dollars of revenue. Looking towards the future, TELUS has pledged to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. This includes a further commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2040 from the 2019 levels, alongside a similar 90% reduction target for Scope 3 emissions. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect TELUS's dedication to environmental sustainability and climate action.
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Telus’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
6 goals2025
We aim to reduce our Scope 1 emissions to near zero by the m…
We aim to reduce our Scope 1 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Data year: 2025
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