Deutsche Telekom AG
Deutsche Telekom's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Deutsche Telekom has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Deutsche Telekom's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Deutsche Telekom amounted to 4,238,573 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Deutsche Telekom increased by 0.46%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Deutsche Telekom's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Deutsche Telekom's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Deutsche Telekom were 236,355 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Deutsche Telekom reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Deutsche Telekom's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.92%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Deutsche Telekom's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.36%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Deutsche Telekom's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,212 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 4,002,218 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Deutsche Telekom reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Deutsche Telekom's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 16.38%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Deutsche Telekom's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Deutsche Telekom's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Deutsche Telekom use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Deutsche Telekom's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Deutsche Telekom's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported 10,141,734 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Deutsche Telekom includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Deutsche Telekom's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Deutsche Telekom's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported total Scope 3 emissions of 10,141,734 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 79.03% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 20.97% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Deutsche Telekom reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Deutsche Telekom's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 20.94%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Deutsche Telekom's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Deutsche Telekom's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Deutsche Telekom disclose?
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Deutsche Telekom's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Deutsche Telekom's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,901,195 tCO₂e (38.47%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 2,143,915 tCO₂e (21.14%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,258,060 tCO₂e (12.4%)
Deutsche Telekom's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Deutsche Telekom’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 236,355 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 119,789 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.97 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Deutsche Telekom's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Deutsche Telekom's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.97 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.93, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Deutsche Telekom rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom ranked 14 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Deutsche Telekom is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Deutsche Telekom's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported a total carbon footprint of 14,380,307 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.36% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Deutsche Telekom's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 70.53% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 27.83%.a