Telenet Group Holding NV, commonly known as Telenet, is a leading provider in the post and telecommunication services industry, headquartered in Mechelen, Belgium. Founded in 1996, Telenet has established itself as a key player in the Belgian market, offering a diverse range of services including broadband internet, digital television, and mobile telephony.
With a strong focus on innovation, Telenet has achieved significant milestones, such as the rollout of advanced fibre-optic networks, enhancing connectivity for both residential and business customers. The company is renowned for its customer-centric approach and unique offerings, including flexible subscription models and high-speed internet solutions. Telenet's commitment to quality and service excellence has solidified its position as a market leader in Belgium's telecommunications landscape.
+43 vs industry average
Telenet’s score of 87 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Post and Telecommunications Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 60% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Telenet's reported carbon emissions
Telenet's total carbon emissions for 2024 were approximately 350.3 million kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. This breaks down into approximately 6.36 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, around 26.72 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), and approximately 303.51 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. The largest contributors within Scope 3 for 2024 were purchased goods and services (approximately 155.13 million kg CO2e) and downstream leased assets (approximately 78.85 million kg CO2e). In 2023, Telenet reported total emissions of approximately 385.74 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at roughly 8.07 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) at approximately 25.18 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 377.65 million kg CO2e. The primary source of Scope 3 emissions in 2023 was purchased goods and services, accounting for approximately 204.98 million kg CO2e. Telenet has established several climate commitments. By 2030, the company aims to reduce carbon emissions from mobile combustion by 60%, using 2017 as a baseline year. This target aligns with the Paris Agreement's 1.5-degree reduction scenario. More broadly, Telenet is committed to reducing its carbon emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions (a 90% reduction) by 2040, based on a 2022 baseline. For Scope 1 and 2 emissions, Telenet aims for a 70% reduction by 2030 and a 90% reduction by 2040, relative to the 2022 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to achieve 100% renewable electricity usage by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Telenet has set a target of a 55% reduction by 2030 and a 90% reduction by 2040, also from the 2022 baseline. Telenet is also committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040.
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Telenet’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
44% reduction in all scopes
Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by: SPT 1.1: 44% by 2027 SPT 1.2: 53% by 2028 SPT 1.3: 70% by 2030
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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