Telus Corporation, commonly referred to as Telus, is a leading player in the post and telecommunication services industry, headquartered in Canada. Established in 1990, Telus has grown to become a prominent provider of telecommunications solutions across various regions, including British Columbia and Alberta.
The company offers a diverse range of core products and services, including mobile and fixed-line voice services, high-speed internet, and digital television. Telus is particularly noted for its commitment to customer service and innovation, setting it apart in a competitive market.
With a strong market position, Telus has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its fibre optic network and advancements in 5G technology. As a trusted name in telecommunications, Telus continues to shape the industry landscape while prioritising sustainability and community engagement.
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Industry Intensity
Post and Telecommunications Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Telus's reported carbon emissions
TELUS Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments
TELUS Corporation, a post and telecommunication services company headquartered in Canada, has established robust climate commitments. For the 2025 reporting year, TELUS reported a total of approximately 1.06 billion kg CO2e in absolute emissions. This breaks down into approximately 41.1 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 22.8 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (market-based). Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling approximately 999.6 million kg CO2e. The largest contributors within Scope 3 were purchased goods and services (approximately 497.4 million kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 294.2 million kg CO2e).
In the preceding year, 2024, TELUS reported total emissions of approximately 1.29 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 43.2 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 143.3 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions for 2024 amounted to approximately 1.1 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services (approximately 617.3 million kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 331.3 million kg CO2e) being the most significant categories.
TELUS is committed to significant emissions reductions. The company has set a science-based target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Furthermore, TELUS aims to reduce its Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 46% by 2030 from 2019 levels. The company also has ambitious targets for reducing Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and the use of sold products, aiming for a 75% reduction per million dollars of revenue by 2030 from 2019 levels.
In the longer term, TELUS has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. This includes a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, TELUS aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions across purchased goods and services, capital goods, business travel, employee commuting, and the use of sold products by 90% within the same timeframe.
TELUS also has a near-term goal to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade and its Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the same timeframe. Alongside these, the company is working to reduce its energy intensity by 50% from 2019 levels by 2030.
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Telus’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
6 goals2030
46% reduction in scope 3 upstream
Reduce our Scope 3 emissions from employee travel and commuting by 46% from 2019 levels by 2030
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
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Data year: 2025
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