Swisscom
Swisscom AG, headquartered in Bern, Switzerland (CH), is a leading telecommunications and IT service provider in the Swiss market. Founded in 1997, Swisscom has established itself as a key player in the industry, offering a comprehensive range of services including mobile and fixed-line telephony, broadband internet, and digital solutions for businesses. With a strong focus on innovation, Swisscom is renowned for its high-quality network infrastructure and commitment to sustainability. The company serves millions of customers across Switzerland, providing unique products such as its advanced fibre-optic broadband and cloud services. Notably, Swisscom has consistently ranked among the top telecommunications providers in Europe, recognised for its exceptional customer service and robust market position.
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Industry Benchmark
Swisscom's score of 89 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Swisscom's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Swisscom reported total carbon emissions of approximately 519,235,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for about 13,694,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions comprising approximately 505,541,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the total emissions were slightly higher at about 529,939,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at approximately 14,149,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 515,790,000 kg CO2e. Swisscom has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 90% reduction in its direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2025, based on a 1990 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2035, in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Near-term targets include a 60.7% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline, with specific goals of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% and Scope 3 emissions by 60% within the same timeframe. Swisscom's commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated by its sourcing of 100% renewable electricity through 2030. The company has a history of significant reductions, having already decreased its direct emissions by over 80% over the past 30 years.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 21,400,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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