In 2026, 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 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 27,626a | 35,127a | 66,167a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 392,249a | 541,268a | 579,224a | |
Total Scope 3 | 812,850a | 947,261a | 952,747a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 10.6031a | 14.6711a | 29.4254a |
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In 2026, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Telkom SA SOC amounted to 419,875 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 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Telkom SA SOC decreased by 27.15%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2026, the total Scope 1 emissions of Telkom SA SOC were 27,626 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2021, Telkom SA SOC's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 45.51%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2025), Telkom SA SOC's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 21.35%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
In 2026, Telkom SA SOC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 392,249 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Since 2021, Telkom SA SOC's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 32.16%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2025), Telkom SA SOC's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 27.53% in 2026, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
In 2026, Telkom SA SOC reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
In 2026, Telkom SA SOC reported 812,850 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 2026 disclosure of Telkom SA SOC includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2025, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
In 2026, Telkom SA SOC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 812,850 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 86.4% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 13.6% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2025), Telkom SA SOC's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.19%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
In 2026, Telkom SA SOC reported emissions for 12 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.
In 2026, the largest contributors to Telkom SA SOC's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2026, Telkom SA SOC reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 27,626 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,605 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.6 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2026, Telkom SA SOC reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.6 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.06, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2026, Telkom SA SOC ranked 25 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Telkom SA SOC among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
In 2026, Telkom SA SOC reported a total carbon footprint of 1,232,725 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 19.09% decrease compared to 2025, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Telkom SA SOC's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 65.94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 31.82%.a