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Telkom SA SOC Ltd
Telkom SA SOC's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Telkom SA SOC 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).
Telkom SA SOC 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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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 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.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Telkom SA SOC's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofTelkom SA SOC amounted to576,413metric 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Telkom SA SOCdecreased by 9.8%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Telkom SA SOC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Telkom SA SOC's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Telkom SA SOC were 35,127 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Telkom SA SOC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Telkom SA SOC's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 30.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2024), Telkom SA SOC's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 46.91%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Telkom SA SOC's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Telkom SA SOC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 541,286 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Telkom SA SOC reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Telkom SA SOC's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have remained relatively stable, indicating that Telkom SA SOC's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ac
Compared to the previous year(2024), Telkom SA SOC's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Telkom SA SOC's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
What methodology does Telkom SA SOC use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Telkom SA SOC reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Telkom SA SOC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Telkom SA SOC's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Telkom SA SOC reported 1,713,406 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of Telkom SA SOC includes a breakdown across 4of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Telkom SA SOC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Telkom SA SOC's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Telkom SA SOC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,713,406 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 23.58%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 76.42%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Telkom SA SOC's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Telkom SA SOC's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Telkom SA SOC disclose?
In 2025, Telkom SA SOC 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 Telkom SA SOC's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Telkom SA SOC's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,250,830 tCOâ‚‚e(73%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 220,992 tCOâ‚‚e(12.9%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 164,885 tCOâ‚‚e(9.62%)
Telkom SA SOC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Telkom SA SOC’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Telkom SA SOC reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 35,127 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,394 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 14.67 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Telkom SA SOC's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Telkom SA SOC's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Telkom SA SOC reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 14.67 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.26, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Telkom SA SOC rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Telkom SA SOC ranked 20 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Telkom SA SOC is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Telkom SA SOC's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Telkom SA SOC reported a total carbon footprint of 2,289,819 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.12% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Telkom SA SOC's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 74.83% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 23.64%.a