Telus Corp (Pre-merger)

Country

Canada

Sector

Communication Services

Industry

Telecom Services

Employees

106,800

Ticker

Exchange

TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE

Website

www.telus.com

Description

Telus Corporation is a prominent Canadian telecommunications company that provides a comprehensive range of communications products and services. These include wireless voice, data packages, high-spee... Show more

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
Total Scope 1 Total direct GHG emissions from categories that are owned or directly controlled by the company.	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	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Scope 2 Indirect GHG emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the reporting company.
Market-Based Indirect emissions from purchased energy calculated using the market-based method, which reflects contractual instruments such as supplier-specific emission factors or renewable energy certificates (RECs).	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Location-Based Indirect emissions from purchased energy calculated using the location-based method, which reflects average emission factors of the local grid.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Unspecified Calculation Method Indirect emissions from purchased energy where the company did not specify a location-based or market-based accounting method.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Scope 3 All other indirect GHG emissions that occur in the company’s value chain, outside of Scope 1 and 2. This includes both upstream and downstream activities.	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	Data available for purchase 0000000
Categories of Scope 3 (5 categories)
Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1) Emissions from the extraction, production, and transportation of goods and services purchased by the company.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Capital Goods (Cat. 2) Emissions from the production and delivery of long-term capital assets such as buildings, machinery, and equipment.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Business Travel (Cat. 6) Emissions from business-related travel by employees, such as air travel, car rentals, and accommodations.	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	Data available for purchase 0000000
Employee Commuting (Cat. 7) Emissions from employee commuting between their homes and their worksites, including personal and public transport.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11) Emissions that occur during the use of goods and services sold by the company, especially for energy-using products.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) Total direct GHG emissions from categories that are owned or directly controlled by the company relative to the company's total revenues in USD for the corresponding fiscal year.	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	Data available for purchase 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

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 574,959 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 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 2 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. ^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 574,959 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). ^a

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% 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 emissions have increased by 11.34%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. ^{a
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Compared to the previous year (2023), Telus Corp (Pre-merger)'s Scope 3 emissions increased by 4,762.23%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. ^{a
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What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Telus Corp (Pre-merger) disclose?

In 2024, Telus Corp (Pre-merger) reported emissions for 1 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 Telus Corp (Pre-merger)'s Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Telus Corp (Pre-merger)'s Scope 3 emissions were: ^a

Business Travel (Cat. 6): 4,520 tCO₂e (100%)

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 4.13, 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 12 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 761,471 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 243.83% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. ^{a
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The largest contributor to Telus Corp (Pre-merger)'s total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 75.51% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 18.81%. ^a

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