Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)
Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) 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).
Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 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 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) amounted to 186,512 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 Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) decreased by 11.03%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) were 43,243 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 30.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14.38%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 143,269 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
Has Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 40.53%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) reported 947,582 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 Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) includes a breakdown across 5 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
Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) reported total Scope 3 emissions of 947,582 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 17.21% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 82.79% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) disclose?
In 2024, Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 202,967 tCO₂e (61.45%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 70,498 tCO₂e (21.34%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 41,902 tCO₂e (12.69%)
Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 43,243 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 14,000 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.09 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.09 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.03, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) ranked 9 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Telus Corp (Pre-Merger) reported a total carbon footprint of 1,134,094 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.65% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Telus Corp (Pre-Merger)'s total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 83.55% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 12.63%.a