Telus
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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Telus's score of 61 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Telus's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, TELUS Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 207,500,000 kg CO2e, comprising 48,366,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 159,134,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,466,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 5,359,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting under Scope 3. Over recent years, TELUS has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a total reduction of approximately 177,000,000 kg CO2e from its peak emissions in 2015, which were 385,228,000 kg CO2e. TELUS has committed to ambitious climate targets, aiming for a 46% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 46% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, TELUS aims for a 75% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and the use of sold products per million dollars of revenue by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect TELUS's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions in the long term.
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| 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 75,483,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 290,373,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 47,388,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Telus is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
