In 2024, Telus 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 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 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 43,243a | 50,508a | 52,286a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 143,269a | 159,134a | 175,268a | |
Location-Based | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Unspecified Calculation Method | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Total Scope 3 | 947,582a | 895,187a | 1,136,082a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 3.0888a | 3.3425a | 3.8687a |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Telus 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 decreased by 11.03%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Telus were 43,243 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, Telus'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's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14.38%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
In 2024, Telus reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 143,269 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
Since 2019, Telus'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's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Telus's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
In 2024, Telus reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
In 2024, Telus 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 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
In 2024, Telus 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
Since 2019, Telus's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Telus's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Telus's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Telus's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
In 2024, Telus 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.
In 2024, the largest contributors to Telus's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2024, Telus 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
In 2024, Telus reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.09 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.54, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, Telus ranked 13 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Telus is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
In 2024, Telus 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'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