Telstra
Telstra Corporation Limited, commonly known as Telstra, is a leading telecommunications and media company headquartered in Australia. Established in 1901, Telstra has evolved into a major player in the telecommunications industry, providing a wide range of services across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The company offers core products such as mobile and fixed-line telecommunications, broadband services, and digital solutions, distinguished by its extensive network coverage and commitment to innovation. Telstra has achieved significant milestones, including the rollout of Australia's first 5G network, solidifying its position as a market leader. With a strong focus on customer experience and technological advancement, Telstra continues to shape the future of connectivity in Australia and beyond.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Telstra's score of 65 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Telstra's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Telstra's total carbon emissions in Australia amounted to approximately 790,745,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Globally, the company reported a total of about 817,606,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Notably, Telstra's Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, with a total of approximately 3,681,100,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as purchased goods and services (about 758,358,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (approximately 433,717,000 kg CO2e). Telstra has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2030, using a fiscal year 2019 baseline of 3,974,980 tCO2e. This target is part of their broader commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, in alignment with the Paris Agreement. The company is also a signatory to the United Nations Business Ambition for 1.5°C, which underscores its commitment to science-based targets. In terms of specific initiatives, Telstra plans to enable renewable energy generation equivalent to 100% of its consumption by 2025. The company has also committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by at least 70% by 2030, further demonstrating its dedication to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Telstra is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
