As of 2025, Telus has disclosed 6 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 5 absolute reduction targets and 1 intensity-based target, signaling the company's commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Telus's climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -46%a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Capital Goods (Cat. 2), Scope 3 - Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -46%a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Business Travel (Cat. 6), Scope 3 - Employee Commuting (Cat. 7) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -46%a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -85%a | 2033 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -90%a | 2040 |
Intensity-based Target | Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Capital Goods (Cat. 2), Scope 3 - Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per US Dollar (USD) of Revenue | -75%a | 2030 |
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As of 2025, Telus has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.a
As of 2025, Telus has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.a
Telus's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 85% by 2033, compared to a baseline of 303,451 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2019.a
As of 2025, Telus is ahead of schedule on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 92.88% of the planned reduction.a
As of 2025, Telus has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
Telus's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 46% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 992,679 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2019.a
As of 2025, Telus is lagging behind on its value chain emissions reduction target, having achieved 30.22% of the planned reduction.a
As of 2025, Telus has set a target to reduce its total carbon footprint, specifically those from Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 sources.a
Telus's most ambitious carbon footprint target is to reduce its scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions from a baseline of 1,381,702 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2019, by 90% by 2040.a
As of 2025, Telus is lagging behind on its total carbon footprint reduction target, having achieved 25.59% of the planned reduction.a