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Telus Corporation, commonly referred to as Telus, is a leading Canadian wireless telecommunications provider headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Established in 1990, the company has grown to become one of Canada's foremost carriers in the wireless telecommunications industry, serving millions of customers across the country.
Specialising in wireless services, internet, and digital solutions, Telus is recognised for its innovative approach and commitment to network quality. Its core offerings include mobile phone plans, internet connectivity, and smart home services, distinguished by a focus on customer experience and technological advancement. As a prominent player in the Canadian telecommunications market, Telus has achieved notable milestones, including extensive network coverage and a strong reputation for service reliability.
+50 vs industry average
Telus’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) has below-average carbon intensity
The Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) industry has reduced its overall emissions by 20% since 2018
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Telus, a Wireless Telecommunications Carrier based in Canada, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.06 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 41.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 22.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and around 999.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
For 2024, Telus's total carbon emissions were approximately 1.29 billion kg CO2e. This comprised about 43.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 143.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and around 1.1 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2023, Telus reported approximately 50.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and around 159.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions. Scope 3 emissions for 2023 included roughly 60.8 million kg CO2e from investments, approximately 10.5 million kg CO2e from business travel, about 596.3 million kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, and around 46.4 million kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities.
Telus has set ambitious climate commitments, including near-term and long-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. Telus commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 85% by 2033 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, Telus aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and use of sold products by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, which is equivalent to a 75% reduction per million dollars revenue within the same timeframe. The company also commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 46.2% by 2030. Telus further commits that 65% of its suppliers by spend covering purchased goods and services and capital goods will have science-based targets by 2028.
For its long-term goals, Telus Corporation commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2040. This includes reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 from a 2019 base year, and reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, business travel, employee commuting, and use of sold products by 90% within the same timeframe.
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46.2% reduction in scope 3 downstream
TELUS commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and use of sold products 46.2% by 2…
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