Lumen Technologies

Lumen Technologies reported total global emissions of approximately 1.91 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 165 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of roughly 1.24 billion kg CO2e, and various Scope 3 emissions such as purchased goods and services (approximately 544.21 million kg CO2e), fuel and energy-related activities (around 462.35 million kg CO2e), and capital goods (about 223.35 million kg CO2e).

Looking back, in 2023, Lumen Technologies' total global emissions were approximately 2.01 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of around 171.64 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of about 1.28 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions including purchased goods and services (approximately 569.14 million kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (around 490.83 million kg CO2e).

The company has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved near-term targets. Lumen Technologies, Inc. commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 54.6% by 2033 from a 2022 base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 32.5% within the same timeframe. The company also states an earlier commitment to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year, and to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions.

Historically, Lumen Technologies had set a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 18% and Scope 3 GHG emissions by 10% by 2025, compared to a 2018 baseline. As of 2022, Lumen reported having reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 25% compared to its 2018 baseline, exceeding their original 18% SBT for 2025. The company also aims to achieve global net-zero emissions by 2070 under the Sustainable Development Scenario.