Deutsche Telekom AG
Deutsche Telekom's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, 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 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Deutsche Telekom amounted to 3,960,590 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Deutsche Telekom decreased by 6.56%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its 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 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Deutsche Telekom were 223,790 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 11.87%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Deutsche Telekom's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.32%, 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 2025, Deutsche Telekom reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,375 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 3,736,800 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 remained relatively stable, indicating that Deutsche Telekom's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), 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 2025, 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 2025, Deutsche Telekom reported 8,507,234 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 2025 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 2024, 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 2025, Deutsche Telekom reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,507,234 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 72.18% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 27.82% 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 33.68%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Deutsche Telekom's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.6%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Deutsche Telekom disclose?
In 2025, 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 2025, the largest contributors to Deutsche Telekom's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,064,914 tCO₂e (36.03%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,834,815 tCO₂e (21.57%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,362,542 tCO₂e (16.02%)
Deutsche Telekom's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Deutsche Telekom’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Deutsche Telekom reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 223,790 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 139,130 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.61 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 2025, Deutsche Telekom reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.61 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.42, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Deutsche Telekom rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Deutsche Telekom ranked 9 out of 24 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 2025, Deutsche Telekom reported a total carbon footprint of 12,467,824 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.77% decrease compared to 2024, 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 68.23% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 29.97%.a