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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Telus's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

80

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Telus's score of 80 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Telus's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, TELUS Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 895,187,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 50,508,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 159,134,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 895,187,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Notably, TELUS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 46% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to business travel and employee commuting, alongside a 75% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and use of sold products per million dollars of revenue within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect TELUS's commitment to achieving significant emissions reductions while contributing to global climate goals.

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201520172018201920202021202220232024
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
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
000,000,000
Scope 3
47,388,000
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-
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Telus is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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

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