Lumen Technologies Inc
Lumen Technologies's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Lumen Technologies 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).
Lumen Technologies has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Lumen Technologies's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lumen Technologies amounted to 1,451,239.81 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lumen Technologies decreased by 9.53%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Lumen Technologies's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Lumen Technologies's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Lumen Technologies were 166,651.61 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Lumen Technologies reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Lumen Technologies's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 24.62%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Lumen Technologies's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.54%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Lumen Technologies's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Lumen Technologies reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,272,623.19 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,284,588.2 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Lumen Technologies reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Lumen Technologies's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 27.77%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Lumen Technologies's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 10.25% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Lumen Technologies use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Lumen Technologies reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Lumen Technologies's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Lumen Technologies's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Lumen Technologies reported 1,330,501.31 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 2023 disclosure of Lumen Technologies includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Lumen Technologies's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Lumen Technologies's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Lumen Technologies reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,330,501.31 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 95.2% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 4.8% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Lumen Technologies reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Lumen Technologies's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 17.72%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Lumen Technologies's Scope 3 emissions increased by 12.72%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Lumen Technologies disclose?
In 2023, Lumen Technologies 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 Lumen Technologies's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Lumen Technologies's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 569,141.49 tCO₂e (42.78%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 490,223.75 tCO₂e (36.85%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 163,889.39 tCO₂e (12.32%)
Lumen Technologies's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Lumen Technologies’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Lumen Technologies reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 166,651.61 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 14,557 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 11.45 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Lumen Technologies's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Lumen Technologies's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Lumen Technologies reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 11.45 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.29 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Lumen Technologies rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Lumen Technologies ranked 23 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Lumen Technologies among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Lumen Technologies's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Lumen Technologies reported a total carbon footprint of 2,781,741.12 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.1% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Lumen Technologies's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 47.83% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 46.18%. a