Sunrise Communications AG

Common Name
Sunrise Communications
Country
Switzerland
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
2,850
Ticker
SNREY
Exchange
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Description
Sunrise Communications AG is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, recognized as the foremost private operator and holding a prominent number two position in the ...

Sunrise Communications's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Sunrise Communications 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).

Sunrise Communications has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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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 Sunrise Communications’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Sunrise Communications's Annual Report 2024
a. Sunrise Communications's Annual Report 2024

Insights into Sunrise Communications's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sunrise Communications amounted to 5,563 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 Sunrise Communications decreased by 19.46%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Sunrise Communications's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20222023202405001 k1.5 k2 ktCO2e-9%-32%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Sunrise Communications's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sunrise Communications were 1,204 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Sunrise Communications reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Sunrise Communications's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 37.65%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Sunrise Communications's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 31.55%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Sunrise Communications's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Sunrise Communications reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 454 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 4,359 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Sunrise Communications reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Sunrise Communications's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 12.63%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Sunrise Communications's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 15.33% 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 Sunrise Communications use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Sunrise Communications's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20222023202401.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Sunrise Communications's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Sunrise Communications reported 165,213 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 Sunrise Communications includes a breakdown across 11 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

Sunrise Communications's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202220232024050 k100 k150 k200 ktCO2e-8%-2%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Sunrise Communications's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Sunrise Communications reported total Scope 3 emissions of 165,213 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 96.57% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.43% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Sunrise Communications reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Sunrise Communications's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sunrise Communications 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Sunrise Communications's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sunrise Communications 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sunrise Communications disclose?

In 2024, Sunrise Communications 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 Sunrise Communications's Scope 3 emissions?

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

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 128,048 tCO₂e (77.5%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 20,767 tCO₂e (12.57%)
  • Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 5,217 tCO₂e (3.16%)

Sunrise Communications's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(12.6%)Downstream LeasedAssets (Cat. 13)(3.2%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(77.5%)

Insights into Sunrise Communications’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Sunrise Communications reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,204 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,140 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.29 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Sunrise Communications's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2050010,000200,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)GSwisscomYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,927 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,187Scope 1 Intensity: 0.90 tCO2e/$MLiberty GlobalYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,359 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,342Scope 1 Intensity: 2.39 tCO2e/$MTelekom MalaysiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,763 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,619Scope 1 Intensity: 3.35 tCO2e/$MTata CommunicationsYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,424 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,691Scope 1 Intensity: 1.64 tCO2e/$MIndus TowersYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,381,756 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,526Scope 1 Intensity: 391.92 tCO2e/$MTelkom SA SOCYear: 2024Scope 1: 66,167 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,249Scope 1 Intensity: 29.43 tCO2e/$MCelcomDigiYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,810 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,836Scope 1 Intensity: 15.45 tCO2e/$MBezeq Israeli TelecommunicationYear: 2023Scope 1: 24,796 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,524Scope 1 Intensity: 9.82 tCO2e/$MMaxisYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,863 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,356Scope 1 Intensity: 1.64 tCO2e/$MSpark New Zealand LtdYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,732 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,209Scope 1 Intensity: 2.14 tCO2e/$MCogeco CommunicationsYear: 2023Scope 1: 12,062 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,209Scope 1 Intensity: 5.46 tCO2e/$MEntelYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,873 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,808Scope 1 Intensity: 2.80 tCO2e/$MInternet Initiative JapanYear: 2024Scope 1: 516 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,823Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MXLSMART Telecom SejahteraYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,256 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,095Scope 1 Intensity: 2.03 tCO2e/$MSalt MobileYear: 2024Scope 1: 793 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,289Scope 1 Intensity: 0.62 tCO2e/$MGMO Internet GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 38 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,827Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MSinchYear: 2023Scope 1: 540 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,850Scope 1 Intensity: 0.19 tCO2e/$MChorusYear: 2023Scope 1: 740 tCO2eRevenue: $M 601Scope 1 Intensity: 1.23 tCO2e/$MLink NetYear: 2023Scope 1: 265 tCO2eRevenue: $M 254Scope 1 Intensity: 1.04 tCO2e/$MSK TelecomYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,923 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,225Scope 1 Intensity: 0.48 tCO2e/$MGamma CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 445 tCO2eRevenue: $M 727Scope 1 Intensity: 0.61 tCO2e/$MTelefonicaYear: 2024Scope 1: 122,874 tCO2eRevenue: $M 42,993Scope 1 Intensity: 2.86 tCO2e/$MGGGrupo TelevisaYear: 2023Scope 1: 50,755 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,348Scope 1 Intensity: 11.67 tCO2e/$MEtihad EtisalatYear: 2024Scope 1: 176,452 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,847Scope 1 Intensity: 36.40 tCO2e/$MQuebecorYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,151 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,920Scope 1 Intensity: 2.59 tCO2e/$MSunrise CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,204 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,140Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Sunrise Communications reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.29 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.14 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Sunrise Communications rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Sunrise Communications ranked 4 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into Sunrise Communications's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Sunrise Communications reported a total carbon footprint of 170,776 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.28% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Sunrise Communications's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.74% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.55%. a

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