Telenet
Telenet Group Holding NV, commonly known as Telenet, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Mechelen, Belgium. Founded in 1996, Telenet has established itself as a key player in the Belgian market, primarily serving Flanders and Brussels. The company operates in the telecommunications industry, offering a diverse range of services including broadband internet, digital television, and mobile telephony. Telenet is renowned for its innovative products, such as high-speed internet and advanced TV services, which set it apart from competitors. With a strong focus on customer experience and technological advancement, Telenet has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its fibre network. As a market leader, Telenet continues to shape the digital landscape in Belgium, consistently delivering high-quality services to its growing customer base.
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Telenet's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Telenet Group Holding NV reported total carbon emissions of approximately 309,875,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 6,363,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 26,719,000 kg CO2e (location-based) and 2,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions were notably high at around 647,452,000 kg CO2e, with downstream leased assets contributing approximately 78,847,000 kg CO2e. Telenet has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 55% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include achieving net-zero emissions across the value chain by 2040, with a 90% reduction target for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from the 2022 baseline. The company is also committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2030, building on its 96.98% renewable energy usage in 2022. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Telenet's commitment to the Paris Agreement's climate goals.
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| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 5,621,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 16,346,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,115,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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