Telus Corp
Telus's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Telus's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Telus amounted to 207,500 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Telus decreased by 8.17%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Telus's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Telus's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Telus were 48,366 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2022), Telus's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.58%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Telus's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Telus reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 159,134 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Telus reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Telus's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Telus 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Telus use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Telus reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Telus's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Telus's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Telus reported 11,825 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Telus includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 3 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.
Telus's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Telus's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Telus reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,825 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has Telus reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Telus's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 97.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Telus's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 97.9%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Telus disclose?
In 2023, Telus reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Telus's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Telus's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 6,466 tCOâ‚‚e (54.68%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 5,359 tCOâ‚‚e (45.32%)
Telus's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Telus's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Telus reported a total carbon footprint of 219,325 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 72.17% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Telus's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 72.56% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 22.05%.