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Swisscom AG
Swisscom's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Swisscom 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).
Swisscom 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 | 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 Swisscom's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofSwisscom amounted to53,924metric 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 Swisscomdecreased by 11.32%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Swisscom's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Swisscom's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Swisscom were 10,927 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Swisscom reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Swisscom's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 33.57%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Swisscom's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 12.35%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Swisscom's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Swisscom reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 42,997 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Swisscom reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Swisscom's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 11.62%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Swisscom's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 11.06% 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 Swisscom use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Swisscom reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Swisscom's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Swisscom's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Swisscom reported 320,866 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Swisscom includes a breakdown across 11of 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
Swisscom's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Swisscom's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Swisscom reported total Scope 3 emissions of 320,866 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 87.78%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 12.22%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Swisscom reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Swisscom's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Swisscom's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Swisscom's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Swisscom's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Swisscom disclose?
In 2024, Swisscom 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 Swisscom's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Swisscom's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 240,044 tCOâ‚‚e(74.81%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 35,263 tCOâ‚‚e(10.99%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 11,046 tCOâ‚‚e(3.44%)
Swisscom's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Swisscom’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Swisscom reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,927 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 12,187 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.9 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Swisscom's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Swisscom's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Swisscom reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.9 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.54, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Swisscom rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Swisscom ranked 7 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Swisscom is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Swisscom's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Swisscom reported a total carbon footprint of 374,790 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.83% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Swisscom's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.61% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 11.47%.a