Telus Corp
Telus's GHG Emissions Data Preview
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 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 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 | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 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. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation 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 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 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 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 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 | 0000000 |
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Insights into Telus's Operational Emissions
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
Telus's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Telus's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Telus were 43,243 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e). a
Has Telus reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
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
What are Telus's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Telus reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 143,269 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method. a
What methodology does Telus use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Telus reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Telus's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Telus's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Telus reported 574,959 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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 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's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Telus's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Telus reported total Scope 3 emissions of 574,959 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e). 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 reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Telus's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 11.34%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Telus's Scope 3 emissions increased by 4,762.23%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Telus disclose?
In 2024, Telus 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's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Telus's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 4,520 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)
Telus's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Telus's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Telus reported a total carbon footprint of 761,471 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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 b
The largest contributor to Telus'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