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updated 6 days ago

Tele Columbus

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Tele Columbus AG, headquartered in Germany, is a prominent player in the telecommunications industry, primarily serving the regions of Eastern and Central Germany. Founded in 1999, the company has established itself as a key provider of broadband internet, digital television, and telephony services, catering to both residential and business customers. With a focus on delivering high-speed internet and innovative digital solutions, Tele Columbus stands out for its extensive fibre-optic network and commitment to customer satisfaction. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that enhance its service offerings. As one of the largest cable network operators in Germany, Tele Columbus continues to strengthen its market position, providing reliable connectivity and advanced entertainment options to millions of users.

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26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications 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.

34

Industry Benchmark

Tele Columbus's score of 26 is lower than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tele Columbus's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Tele Columbus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 43,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1, 2, and 3. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions amounted to about 1,884,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 43,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which totalled around 30,696,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. Tele Columbus has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce energy consumption by 35% for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, using 2021 as the base year. This target is set to be achieved by 2030, reflecting their commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company has not reported any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets, but their ongoing efforts demonstrate a proactive approach to managing and reducing their carbon footprint. As of now, there is no cascaded emissions data from a parent or related organization, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Tele Columbus AG.

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201720182019202020212022
Scope 1
1,727,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
10,260,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000
00,000
Scope 3
-
000,000
000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tele Columbus's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), 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. This request for Tele Columbus is in DE, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Tele Columbus is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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