Telekom Austria AG
Telekom Austria's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Telekom Austria 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).
Telekom Austria has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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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 Telekom Austria's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Telekom Austria amounted to 283,924 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 Telekom Austria increased by 11.08%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Telekom Austria's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Telekom Austria's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Telekom Austria were 18,807 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Telekom Austria reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Telekom Austria's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 30.64%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Telekom Austria's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.29%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Telekom Austria's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Telekom Austria reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 87,260 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 265,117 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Telekom Austria reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Telekom Austria's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Telekom Austria's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Telekom Austria's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 12.99% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Telekom Austria use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Telekom Austria reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Telekom Austria's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Telekom Austria's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Telekom Austria reported 492,687 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 Telekom Austria includes a breakdown across 4 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
Telekom Austria's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Telekom Austria's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Telekom Austria reported total Scope 3 emissions of 492,687 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 75.33% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 24.67% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Telekom Austria reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Telekom Austria's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 26.33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Telekom Austria's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 15.69%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Telekom Austria disclose?
In 2024, Telekom Austria reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Telekom Austria's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Telekom Austria's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 240,838 tCO₂e (48.88%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 121,534 tCO₂e (24.67%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 104,645 tCO₂e (21.24%)
Telekom Austria's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Telekom Austria’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Telekom Austria reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,807 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,531 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.4 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Telekom Austria's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Telekom Austria's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Telekom Austria reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.4 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.49, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Telekom Austria rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Telekom Austria ranked 12 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Telekom Austria is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Telekom Austria's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Telekom Austria reported a total carbon footprint of 776,611 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.54% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Telekom Austria's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 63.44% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 34.14%.a