Telephone and Data Systems Inc
Telephone and Data Systems's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Telephone and Data Systems 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, Telephone and Data Systems has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 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. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Telephone and Data Systems's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Telephone and Data Systems amounted to 293,049 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Telephone and Data Systems increased by 4.11%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Telephone and Data Systems's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Telephone and Data Systems's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Telephone and Data Systems were 29,175 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Telephone and Data Systems's Scope 1 emissions increased by 8.97%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Telephone and Data Systems's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Telephone and Data Systems reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 263,874 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Telephone and Data Systems reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Telephone and Data Systems's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Telephone and Data Systems 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Telephone and Data Systems use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Telephone and Data Systems reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Telephone and Data Systems's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Telephone and Data Systems’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Telephone and Data Systems reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 29,175 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,160 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.65 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Telephone and Data Systems's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Telephone and Data Systems's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Telephone and Data Systems reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.65 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.28 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Telephone and Data Systems rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Telephone and Data Systems ranked 21 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Telephone and Data Systems among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a