Telus
Telus Corporation, commonly known as Telus, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in Canada. Established in 1990, Telus has grown to become a prominent player in the telecommunications industry, providing a wide range of services across major regions, including British Columbia and Alberta. The company offers innovative solutions in wireless, internet, television, and healthcare, distinguishing itself with a commitment to customer service and community engagement. Telus is renowned for its advanced network infrastructure and has achieved significant milestones, including the rollout of 5G technology. With a strong market position, Telus has received numerous accolades for its corporate social responsibility initiatives and customer satisfaction. Its dedication to sustainability and innovation continues to set it apart in the competitive telecommunications landscape.
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Telus's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, TELUS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 186,512,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 43,243,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 143,269,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 947,582,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 209,642,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 50,508,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 159,134,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 895,187,000 kg CO2e. TELUS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% from 2019 levels by 2030. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 46% within the same timeframe. For purchased goods and services, capital goods, and use of sold products, TELUS targets a 75% reduction per million dollars of revenue by 2030. The company is also committed to reducing energy intensity by 50% from 2019 levels by 2030. Furthermore, TELUS aims to achieve near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by the mid-2020s, with a long-term goal of becoming a net carbon-neutral company by 2030. These initiatives reflect TELUS's dedication to sustainability and its alignment with science-based targets to mitigate climate change impacts.
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| 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 75,483,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 290,373,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 47,388,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Telus is participating in some 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.
