- High promotional intensity by all operators, putting pressure on market segments.
- Continued price erosion and growing customer preference for bundle plans.
- Restrictive regulatory framework on non-ionizing radiation impeding full utilization of new frequencies.
- Rising technological complexity increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks.
- Global supply chain disruptions.
- Public concerns about the health effects of electromagnetic radiation increasing the cost of building and operating cellular networks.
Sunrise Communications Group AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019 reporting, Sunrise Communications Group AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 58.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 929 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 3.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 57.0K tCO2e/year. 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
58.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
2019
Renewable Energy
100% of total energy use since 2016
of total energy
📊 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). | 929 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 57.0K tCO2e/year |
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 | 58.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased energy efficiency by 14% in 2019, surpassing the 2020 target of 13.5% increase (based on 2012 levels) set in a voluntary efficiency agreement with the Swiss Federal Government.
- Slight decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
- Improved Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reporting, adopting the GHG protocol standard and extending reporting with Scope 3 emissions.
- Total savings of up to 431,361 kWh of electricity per year through more efficient air conditioning systems and upgraded power supply units at antenna locations.
- Expected savings of up to 1,000,000 kWh of electricity per year with the move to the new headquarters.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase energy efficiency by at least 13.5% (based on 2012 levels) by 2020.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy Efficiency and Climate ProtectionWaste and RecyclingEmployee Training and DevelopmentOccupational Safety, Health and WellbeingFlexible Work EnvironmentDiversity and Anti-DiscriminationDigitalization and InnovationCorporate Governance and ComplianceCustomer Needs FocusNetwork Quality and ReliabilitySustainability in the Supply ChainSustainable Products and ServicesCyber Security and Data ProtectionNon-Ionizing Radiation (NIR)