Lumen Technologies

Lumen Technologies reported total market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 1.403 billion kg CO2e in 2024. For the same year, Scope 1 emissions were around 165 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 market-based emissions were approximately 1.239 billion kg CO2e. Key Scope 3 emissions for 2024 included around 544.213 million kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, and about 462.349 million kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities.

Looking at previous years, in 2023, the company's total market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1.447 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of roughly 171.640 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 market-based emissions of about 1.276 billion kg CO2e. In 2022, total market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1.424 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 173.906 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 market-based at around 1.250 billion kg CO2e.

Lumen Technologies has set ambitious climate commitments. The company has a near-term Science Based Target (SBTi) to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 54.6% by 2033, against a 2022 base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 32.5% within the same timeframe, also from a 2022 base year. Earlier targets included an 18% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and a 10% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2025, using a 2018 baseline. As of 2022, Lumen had already reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 25% compared to its 2018 baseline, exceeding its initial 18% reduction target for 2025. The company also commits to measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions.