Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG

Common Name
Telefonica Deutschland Holding
Country
Germany
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
7,255
Ticker
O2D
Exchange
HANSEATISCHE WERTPAPIERBOERSE HAMBURG
Description
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG is a leading German telecommunications company specializing in integrated communication services. Headquartered in Munich, it serves a broad customer base across both...

Telefonica Deutschland Holding's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Telefonica Deutschland Holding 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).

Telefonica Deutschland Holding has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
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 Telefonica Deutschland Holding’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Annual Report 2024
a. Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Annual Report 2024
b. Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Non-financial report 2023
b. Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Non-financial report 2023
c. Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2021
c. Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2021

Insights into Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Telefonica Deutschland Holding amounted to 323,825 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 Telefonica Deutschland Holding increased by 5,132.27%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b

Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e+2%-20%-5%+3%+8%-3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Telefonica Deutschland Holding were 5,774 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Telefonica Deutschland Holding reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.19%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.04%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b

What are Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Telefonica Deutschland Holding reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 352 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 318,051 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Telefonica Deutschland Holding reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 13.09%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c

What methodology does Telefonica Deutschland Holding use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Telefonica Deutschland Holding reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024095 k190 k285 k380 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Telefonica Deutschland Holding reported 313,696 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 Telefonica Deutschland Holding includes a breakdown across 5 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

Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e-18%+9368%-29%+15%+2%-20%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Telefonica Deutschland Holding reported total Scope 3 emissions of 313,696 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 62.24% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 37.76% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Telefonica Deutschland Holding reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 5,075.65%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 19.96%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Telefonica Deutschland Holding disclose?

In 2024, Telefonica Deutschland Holding reported emissions for 5 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 Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 164,181 tCO₂e (52.34%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 118,460 tCO₂e (37.76%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 27,972 tCO₂e (8.92%)

Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(37.8%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(52.3%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(8.9%)

Insights into Telefonica Deutschland Holding’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Telefonica Deutschland Holding reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,774 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,311 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.56 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5005,00050,000500,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5002,00020,000100,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Telkom Indonesia (Persero)Year: 2024Scope 1: 82,085 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,323Scope 1 Intensity: 8.80 tCO2e/$MLiberty GlobalYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,359 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,342Scope 1 Intensity: 2.39 tCO2e/$MTurk TelekomunikasyonYear: 2023Scope 1: 109,084 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,391Scope 1 Intensity: 32.17 tCO2e/$MIndus TowersYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,381,756 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,526Scope 1 Intensity: 391.92 tCO2e/$MDeutsche TelekomYear: 2024Scope 1: 236,355 tCO2eRevenue: $M 119,789Scope 1 Intensity: 1.97 tCO2e/$MAirtel AfricaYear: 2025Scope 1: 89,869 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,659Scope 1 Intensity: 24.56 tCO2e/$MTrueYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,721 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,000Scope 1 Intensity: 1.62 tCO2e/$MHKT Trust and HKTYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,314 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,475Scope 1 Intensity: 1.19 tCO2e/$MProximusYear: 2023Scope 1: 27,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,633Scope 1 Intensity: 4.13 tCO2e/$MTelephone and Data SystemsYear: 2023Scope 1: 29,175 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,160Scope 1 Intensity: 5.65 tCO2e/$MTim SA (brazil)Year: 2023Scope 1: 11,964 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,914Scope 1 Intensity: 2.43 tCO2e/$MFar EasTone TelecommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,518 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,194Scope 1 Intensity: 1.73 tCO2e/$MAxiata GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,616 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,995Scope 1 Intensity: 5.33 tCO2e/$MMillicom International CellularYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,078 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,804Scope 1 Intensity: 5.53 tCO2e/$MTeliaYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,473 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,088Scope 1 Intensity: 0.68 tCO2e/$MOoredooYear: 2023Scope 1: 264,006 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,364Scope 1 Intensity: 41.49 tCO2e/$MRostelekomYear: 2021Scope 1: 173,249 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,732Scope 1 Intensity: 22.41 tCO2e/$M1&1Year: 2023Scope 1: 1,773 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,535Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MTurkcell Iletisim HizmetleriYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,655 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,713Scope 1 Intensity: 2.26 tCO2e/$MLumen TechnologiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 166,652 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,557Scope 1 Intensity: 11.45 tCO2e/$MSK TelecomYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,923 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,225Scope 1 Intensity: 0.48 tCO2e/$MUnited InternetYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,586Scope 1 Intensity: 0.99 tCO2e/$MBT GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 146,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,340Scope 1 Intensity: 5.57 tCO2e/$MRogers CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,777 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,323Scope 1 Intensity: 2.85 tCO2e/$MfreenetYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,240 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,908Scope 1 Intensity: 1.11 tCO2e/$MTelefonica Deutschland HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,774 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,311Scope 1 Intensity: 0.56 tCO2e/$M

How does Telefonica Deutschland Holding's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Telefonica Deutschland Holding reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.56 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.85 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Telefonica Deutschland Holding rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Telefonica Deutschland Holding ranked 3 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Telefonica Deutschland Holding among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

Insights into Telefonica Deutschland Holding's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Telefonica Deutschland Holding reported a total carbon footprint of 637,521 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 60.13% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b

The largest contributor to Telefonica Deutschland Holding's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 49.89% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 49.21%. a

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