Elisa Oyj

Common Name
Elisa
Country
Finland
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
6,258
Ticker
ELISA
Exchange
NASDAQ HELSINKI LTD
Website
elisa.fi
Description
Elisa Oyj is a telecommunications and digital services company headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. Established in 1882, it serves as a leading provider of telecommunications, information and communica...

Elisa's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Elisa 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).

Elisa has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Elisa’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Elisa's Annual Report 2024
a. Elisa's Annual Report 2024
b. Elisa's Annual Report 2023
b. Elisa's Annual Report 2023
c. Elisa's Sustainability Report 2022
c. Elisa's Sustainability Report 2022

Insights into Elisa's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Elisa amounted to 44,950 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 Elisa decreased by 33.04%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Elisa's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202401.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e+790%-8%-25%-77%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Elisa's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Elisa were 925 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Elisa reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Elisa's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 38.89%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Elisa's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 77.35%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Elisa's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Elisa reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,432 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 44,025 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Elisa reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Elisa's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 26.33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Elisa's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 30.17% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Elisa use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Elisa reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Elisa's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Elisa's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Elisa reported 240,458 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 Elisa includes a breakdown across 9 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

Elisa's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024070 k140 k210 k280 ktCO2e+30%+9%+3%-11%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Elisa's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Elisa reported total Scope 3 emissions of 240,458 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 78.38% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 21.62% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Elisa reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Elisa's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 30.83%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Elisa's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 10.57%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Elisa disclose?

In 2024, Elisa reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Elisa's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Elisa's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 124,520 tCO₂e (51.78%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 49,289 tCO₂e (20.5%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 30,085 tCO₂e (12.51%)

Elisa's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(51.8%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(20.5%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(12.5%)

Insights into Elisa’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Elisa reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 925 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,281 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Elisa's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00010,000100,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)GTelkom SA SOCYear: 2024Scope 1: 66,167 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,249Scope 1 Intensity: 29.43 tCO2e/$MCITIC Telecom InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 626 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,279Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MEltelYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,163 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,634Scope 1 Intensity: 1.47 tCO2e/$MMaxisYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,863 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,356Scope 1 Intensity: 1.64 tCO2e/$MSpark New Zealand LtdYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,732 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,209Scope 1 Intensity: 2.14 tCO2e/$MAxiata GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,616 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,995Scope 1 Intensity: 5.33 tCO2e/$MIndoritel Makmur InternasionalYear: 2024Scope 1: 214 tCO2eRevenue: $M 89Scope 1 Intensity: 2.41 tCO2e/$MMillicom International CellularYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,078 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,804Scope 1 Intensity: 5.53 tCO2e/$MEntelYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,873 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,808Scope 1 Intensity: 2.80 tCO2e/$MOoredooYear: 2023Scope 1: 264,006 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,364Scope 1 Intensity: 41.49 tCO2e/$MFrontier Communications ParentYear: 2023Scope 1: 117,263 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,676Scope 1 Intensity: 20.66 tCO2e/$MIndosatYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,212 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,474Scope 1 Intensity: 1.79 tCO2e/$MVodafone IdeaYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,086Scope 1 Intensity: 1.68 tCO2e/$Msolutions by stcYear: 2024Scope 1: 249 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,213Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MKoninklijke KPNYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,208 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,831Scope 1 Intensity: 1.06 tCO2e/$MTele2Year: 2024Scope 1: 1,394 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,684Scope 1 Intensity: 0.52 tCO2e/$MHellenic Telecommunications OrganizationYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,693 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,737Scope 1 Intensity: 5.54 tCO2e/$MVodacom GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 196,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,975Scope 1 Intensity: 24.65 tCO2e/$MGGGrupo TelevisaYear: 2023Scope 1: 50,755 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,348Scope 1 Intensity: 11.67 tCO2e/$MUnited InternetYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,586Scope 1 Intensity: 0.99 tCO2e/$MPCCWYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,836Scope 1 Intensity: 1.13 tCO2e/$MSunrise CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,204 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,140Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MEtihad EtisalatYear: 2024Scope 1: 176,452 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,847Scope 1 Intensity: 36.40 tCO2e/$MQuebecorYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,151 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,920Scope 1 Intensity: 2.59 tCO2e/$MElisaYear: 2024Scope 1: 925 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,281Scope 1 Intensity: 0.41 tCO2e/$M

How does Elisa's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Elisa reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.28 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Elisa rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Elisa ranked 3 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Elisa among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

Insights into Elisa's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Elisa reported a total carbon footprint of 285,408 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 15.06% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Elisa's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84.25% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 15.43%. a

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