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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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).
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Deutsche Telekom reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Deutsche Telekom's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 14.59%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
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.
What are Deutsche Telekom's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,212 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 4,002,218 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Deutsche Telekom reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Deutsche Telekom's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 15.12%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
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.
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has Deutsche Telekom reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Deutsche Telekom's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 11.31%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
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.
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.
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:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,901,195 tCOâ‚‚e (38.47%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 2,143,915 tCOâ‚‚e (21.14%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,258,060 tCOâ‚‚e (12.4%)
Deutsche Telekom's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Deutsche Telekom's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Deutsche Telekom reported a total carbon footprint of 14,380,307 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.
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%.