Telenor ASA

Common Name
Telenor
Country
Norway
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
10,867
Ticker
TEL
Exchange
OSLO BORS
Description
Telenor ASA is a leading multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Fornebu, Norway. Known primarily for its robust mobile network services, Telenor operates across several geographic r...

Telenor's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Telenor 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).

Telenor has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 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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Location-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 Telenor’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

Every figure on this dashboard has a transparent audit trail. With Tracenable, each data point is traceable back to its original source, viewable directly inside our platform. Explore Telenor’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.

a. Telenor's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Telenor's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Telenor's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2021
b. Telenor's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2021
c. Telenor's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2020
c. Telenor's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2020

Insights into Telenor's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Telenor amounted to 573,212 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 Telenor increased by 5.6%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Telenor's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024055 k110 k165 k220 ktCO2e-55%-18%-9%+26%+1%+13%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Telenor's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Telenor were 101,755 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Telenor reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Telenor's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 52%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Telenor's Scope 1 emissions increased by 13.45%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Telenor's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Telenor reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 249,114 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 471,457 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Telenor reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Telenor's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 47.12%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Telenor's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Telenor 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Telenor use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Telenor's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Telenor's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Telenor reported 1,012,704 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 Telenor includes a breakdown across 10 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

Telenor's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240900 k1.8 M2.7 M3.6 MtCO2e+154%+18%-67%+4%-13%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Telenor's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Telenor reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,012,704 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 59.38% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 40.62% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Telenor's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.6%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Telenor disclose?

In 2024, Telenor reported emissions for 10 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 Telenor's Scope 3 emissions?

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

  • Investments (Cat. 15): 390,275 tCO₂e (38.54%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 343,509 tCO₂e (33.92%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 157,380 tCO₂e (15.54%)

Telenor's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Investments(Cat. 15)(38.5%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(15.5%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(33.9%)

Insights into Telenor’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Telenor reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 101,755 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,049 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 14.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Telenor's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1001,00020,000500,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5002,0005,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Liberty 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: $M 2,691Scope 1 Intensity: 1.64 tCO2e/$MTurk TelekomunikasyonYear: 2023Scope 1: 109,084 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,391Scope 1 Intensity: 32.17 tCO2e/$MIndus TowersYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,381,756 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,526Scope 1 Intensity: 391.92 tCO2e/$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: $M 4,475Scope 1 Intensity: 1.19 tCO2e/$MCelcomDigiYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,810 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,836Scope 1 Intensity: 15.45 tCO2e/$MProximusYear: 2023Scope 1: 27,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,633Scope 1 Intensity: 4.13 tCO2e/$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: $M 3,194Scope 1 Intensity: 1.73 tCO2e/$MMillicom International CellularYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,078 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,804Scope 1 Intensity: 5.53 tCO2e/$MOoredooYear: 2023Scope 1: 264,006 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,364Scope 1 Intensity: 41.49 tCO2e/$MFrontier Communications ParentYear: 2023Scope 1: 117,263 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,676Scope 1 Intensity: 20.66 tCO2e/$MVodafone IdeaYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,086Scope 1 Intensity: 1.68 tCO2e/$Msolutions by stcYear: 2024Scope 1: 249 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,213Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MKoninklijke KPNYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,208 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,831Scope 1 Intensity: 1.06 tCO2e/$MTele2Year: 2024Scope 1: 1,394 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,684Scope 1 Intensity: 0.52 tCO2e/$MHellenic Telecommunications OrganizationYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,693 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,737Scope 1 Intensity: 5.54 tCO2e/$MTPG TelecomYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,423Scope 1 Intensity: 0.79 tCO2e/$MVodacom GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 196,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,975Scope 1 Intensity: 24.65 tCO2e/$MRogers CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,777 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,323Scope 1 Intensity: 2.85 tCO2e/$MTelusYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,243 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,000Scope 1 Intensity: 3.09 tCO2e/$MTelenorYear: 2024Scope 1: 101,755 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,049Scope 1 Intensity: 14.44 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Telenor reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 14.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.97 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Telenor rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Telenor ranked 18 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Telenor is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Telenor's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Telenor reported a total carbon footprint of 1,585,916 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.8% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Telenor's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 63.86% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 29.73%. a

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