Deutsche Telekom AG
Deutsche Telekom EU Taxonomy Data Preview
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
Deutsche Telekom has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Deutsche Telekom are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Turnover | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Turnover | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Opex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Opex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Capex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Capex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Deutsche Telekom's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 2.89 billion, representing 2.5% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 562.00 million of Deutsche Telekom's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0.5% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).
Deutsche Telekom's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
Have Deutsche Telekom's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Since 2022, Deutsche Telekom's taxonomy-aligned revenues remained relatively stable, suggesting that Deutsche Telekom has neither significantly expanded nor reduced its sustainable revenue generation over the long term.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Deutsche Telekom's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 150%, highlighting Deutsche Telekom's deeper integration of environmentally sustainable activities into its core business model, or improved classification and reporting of those activities under the EU Taxonomy.
How much of Deutsche Telekom's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported that EUR 2.89 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 2.5% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 562.00 million (0.5% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 2% of Deutsche Telekom's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.
How much of Deutsche Telekom's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported that EUR 562.00 million of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 0.5% of its total turnover.
This low alignment highlights either a limited focus on green activities or early-stage adoption of sustainability frameworks, underscoring opportunities for further alignment with EU climate objectives.
Deutsche Telekom's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Deutsche Telekom's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
How is Deutsche Telekom's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives:
- Climate Change Mitigation: 0.2%
- Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
- Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
- Transition to a Circular Economy: 0.3%
- Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
- Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much revenue does Deutsche Telekom earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported that EUR 231.54 million of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 0.2% of the company's total revenue, indicating that Deutsche Telekom has limited exposure on solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.
Insights into Deutsche Telekom's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 562.00 million, representing 2.2% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 75.00 million of Deutsche Telekom's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0.3% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).
How much of Deutsche Telekom's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported that EUR 562.00 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 2.2% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 75.00 million (0.3% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 1.9% of Deutsche Telekom's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).
How much of Deutsche Telekom's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported that EUR 75.00 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 0.3% of its total capital investment.
This low alignment reflects that Deutsche Telekom is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
Deutsche Telekom's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Deutsche Telekom's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
How is Deutsche Telekom's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives:
- Climate Change Mitigation: 0%
- Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
- Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
- Transition to a Circular Economy: 0.3%
- Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
- Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much Deutsche Telekom is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom allocated EUR 0 of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 0% of the company's total capital expenditure, indicating that Deutsche Telekom has only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.
Insights into Deutsche Telekom's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 138.00 million, representing 29.1% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 0 of Deutsche Telekom's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).
Deutsche Telekom's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
Have Deutsche Telekom's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Deutsche Telekom's taxonomy-aligned operating expenditure (OPEX) decreased by 100%, indicating a long-term decline in sustainability-related operational spending, which may reflect shifting priorities or reduced emphasis on green initiatives.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Deutsche Telekom's taxonomy-aligned OPEX decreased by 100%, suggesting that Deutsche Telekom may have reduced spending on environmentally sustainable activities, adjusted its operational priorities, or decreased the scope of its taxonomy-related disclosures.