Telia Company AB
Telia's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Telia 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).
Telia 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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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Telia's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Telia amounted to 87,985 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Telia decreased by 11.56%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Telia's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Telia's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Telia were 5,473 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Telia reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Telia's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 40.13%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Telia's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Telia's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
What are Telia's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Telia reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,670 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 82,512 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Telia reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Telia's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 39.36%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Telia's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 12.27% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Telia use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Telia reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Telia's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Telia's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Telia reported 627,623 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Telia includes a breakdown across 12 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.
Telia's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Telia's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Telia reported total Scope 3 emissions of 627,623 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 91.25% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 8.75% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Telia reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Telia's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 46.57%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Telia's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 16.2%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Telia disclose?
In 2024, Telia reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Telia's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Telia's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 401,801 tCOâ‚‚e (64.02%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 112,553 tCOâ‚‚e (17.93%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 39,582 tCOâ‚‚e (6.31%)
Telia's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Telia's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Telia reported a total carbon footprint of 715,608 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 15.66% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Telia's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.7% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 11.53%.