Proximus NV
Proximus's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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 Proximus's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Proximus amounted to 60,227 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 Proximus decreased by 11.12%, 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Proximus were 23,085 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 35.88%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Proximus's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 15.8%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Proximus's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Proximus reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 37,142 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 40.57%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Proximus's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Proximus's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Proximus use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Proximus reported 399,199 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 Proximus includes a breakdown across 8 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
Proximus's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Proximus's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Proximus reported total Scope 3 emissions of 399,199 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 89.72% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 10.28% 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 46.23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 2024, Proximus reported emissions for 8 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 Proximus's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Proximus's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 333,467 tCO₂e (83.53%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 38,944 tCO₂e (9.76%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 13,237 tCO₂e (3.32%)
Proximus's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Proximus’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Proximus reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 23,085 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,635 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.48 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 2024, Proximus reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.48 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.83, 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 2024, Proximus ranked 12 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 2024, Proximus reported a total carbon footprint of 459,426 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.17% decrease compared to 2023, 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 86.89% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 8.08%.a