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.
+44 vs industry average
Telenet’s score of 88 is higher than 90% 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 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Telenet's reported carbon emissions
Telenet, a company in the post and telecommunication services industry headquartered in BE, reported a total of 350,307,000 kg CO2e in emissions for 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. In 2023, Telenet's total emissions were approximately 385,744,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 being the largest contributor at around 377,645,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by purchased goods and services.
Telenet has established several climate commitments and reduction targets. The company aims for a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, with a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 70% by 2030 and 90% by 2040, using 2022 as a baseline. Additionally, Telenet plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 55% by 2030 and 90% by 2040. They also aim for 100% renewable energy use by 2030.
Historically, emissions data shows a downward trend. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 405,564,000 kg CO2e, and in 2021, this figure was around 9,785,000 kg CO2e. The company has reported reductions such as a 45% decrease in Scope 1 emissions and a 28% decrease in Scope 2 emissions against a 2020 baseline, with targets to reduce mobile combustion emissions by 60% by 2030 from a 2017 base year.
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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
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Data year: 2024
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