Telstra Group Ltd
Telstra Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Telstra Group 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).
Telstra Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Location-Based | 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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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aVerified Sources Behind Telstra Group’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data
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Insights into Telstra Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Telstra Group amounted to 817,606 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 Telstra Group decreased by 10.21%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Telstra Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Telstra Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Telstra Group were 33,167 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Telstra Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Telstra Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 29.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Telstra Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7.9%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Telstra Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Telstra Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 784,439 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Telstra Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Telstra Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 37.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Telstra Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 10.85% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Telstra Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Telstra Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Telstra Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Telstra Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Telstra Group reported 1,604,094 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 Telstra Group 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. a
Telstra Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Telstra Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Telstra Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,604,094 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 89.51% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 10.49% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Telstra Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Telstra Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 37.4%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Telstra Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.05%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Telstra Group disclose?
In 2024, Telstra Group 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.
What are the main sources of Telstra Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Telstra Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 758,358 tCO₂e (47.28%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 433,717 tCO₂e (27.04%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 130,852 tCO₂e (8.16%)
Telstra Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Telstra Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Telstra Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 33,167 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 15,032 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Telstra Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Telstra Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Telstra Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.85 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Telstra Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Telstra Group ranked 12 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Telstra Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Telstra Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Telstra Group reported a total carbon footprint of 2,421,700 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.44% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Telstra Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 66.24% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 32.39%. a