- Continued growth in data traffic increasing energy consumption and emissions due to limited access to renewable energy, especially in Asia.
- Increased energy costs in Asia (8% increase from 2017 to 2018, and 16% from 2018 to 2019).
- Risks of extreme weather events damaging infrastructure, particularly in Bangladesh.
Telenor Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019 reporting, Telenor Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.2M tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 203.4K tCO2e; Scope 2: 1.0M tCO2e (market-based). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.2M tCO2e
2019
Energy Use
3.4M MWh
2019
📊 Emissions by Scope (2019)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 203.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.0M tCO2e (market-based) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.2M tCO2e |
| 2017 | 1.065 million tonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Installed solar energy solutions for close to 3,000 base stations in Asia by year-end 2019 (increase from 2,500 in 2018).
- Reduced Scope 1 emissions by 5,000 tonnes CO2e through solar energy installations in Pakistan and Myanmar.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Carbon-neutral business operations in Nordics by 2030.
- 50% reduction in CO2e emissions in Asia by 2030.
- Increase the number of solar-based base stations to approximately 5,000 by 2025.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change