Lumen Technologies

Lumen Technologies, a US-based company in the Computer and related services industry, has reported its carbon emissions and outlined climate commitments.

Carbon Emissions Data:

• 2024: Lumen Technologies reported a total of approximately 2.06 billion kg CO2e in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 165 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 1.24 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 661.5 million kg CO2e.
• 2023: The company's total emissions for 2023 were approximately 2.09 billion kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of about 171.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of around 1.28 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 659 million kg CO2e.
• 2022: Lumen Technologies reported total emissions of approximately 1.95 billion kg CO2e for 2022. This included Scope 1 emissions of around 173.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 1.25 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 520.6 million kg CO2e.
• 2021: In 2021, total emissions were approximately 2.07 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 160.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at around 1.32 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 590.4 million kg CO2e.
• 2020: The company's total emissions in 2020 were approximately 2.01 billion kg CO2e, consisting of Scope 1 emissions of about 160.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 1.35 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 507.3 million kg CO2e.
• 2019: For 2019, Lumen Technologies reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 191.3 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of about 1.48 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions data for this year was not fully disclosed.
• 2018: In 2018, total emissions were approximately 2.01 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 221.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 1.78 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1.45 billion kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

Lumen Technologies has set several science-based targets (SBTs) for emission reductions.

• Near-Term Targets:

  • A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 54.6% by 2033, with a 2022 base year.
  • A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 32.5% by 2033, from a 2022 base year.
  • Previously, Lumen committed to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
  • An earlier target aimed to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 18% by 2025, from a 2018 baseline year.
  • A target to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 10% by 2025 from a 2018 baseline year.
  • Notably, Lumen has reported reducing its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 25 percent, exceeding its SBT of an 18 percent reduction by 2025.

• Long-Term Targets:

  • Lumen's emissions reduction strategy aligns with the Sustainable Development Scenario (SDS), which aims for global net-zero emissions by 2070.

These commitments demonstrate Lumen Technologies' dedication to decarbonisation and achieving environmental sustainability within the computer and related services sector.