Proximus NV
Proximus's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Proximus 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).
Proximus has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 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.  a | 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. a | 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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Proximus's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Proximus amounted to 72,800 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 Proximus decreased by 14.75%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Proximus's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Proximus's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Proximus were 27,400 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Proximus reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Proximus's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 23.89%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Proximus's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.02%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Proximus's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Proximus reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 45,400 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Proximus reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Proximus's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 27.36%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Proximus's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 15.77% 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 Proximus use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Proximus reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Proximus's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Proximus's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Proximus reported 523,700 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 Proximus includes a breakdown across 11 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
Proximus's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Proximus's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Proximus reported total Scope 3 emissions of 523,700 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 90.53% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 9.47% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Proximus reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Proximus's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 29.46%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Proximus's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Proximus 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Proximus disclose?
In 2023, Proximus reported emissions for 11 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 Proximus's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Proximus's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 449,500 tCO₂e (85.83%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 47,100 tCO₂e (8.99%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 14,500 tCO₂e (2.77%)
Proximus's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Proximus’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Proximus reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 27,400 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,633 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Proximus's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Proximus's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Proximus reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.75 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Proximus rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Proximus ranked 13 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Proximus is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Proximus's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Proximus reported a total carbon footprint of 596,500 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.45% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Proximus's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.8% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.61%. a