- Economic downturn in Portugal and globally
- Asymmetries in respect for human and labor rights and environmental preservation in the global value chain
- Increased energy consumption in the industry for service providers
- Growing data traffic requiring greater resources for storage and management
Portugal Telecom, SGPS, S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2012 reporting, Portugal Telecom, SGPS, S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 170.1K tons. 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
170.1K tons
2012
Renewable Energy
37%
of total energy
Water Usage
284.5K m3
2012
Waste
3.3K tons
2012
Energy Use
1.6M GJ
2012
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 170.1K tons |
| 2011 | 217.5K tons |
| 2010 | 165.6K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by 8% compared with the previous year
- Reduced carbon emissions to the atmosphere by 22%
- Increased energy obtained from renewable sources by 11 percentage points
- Reduced water consumption by 4%
- Reduced paper consumption by 5%
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase energy efficiency by 10% (compared to 2009)
- Reduce energy dependency of equipment by 5%
- Reduce hazardous waste contamination by 80%
📅 Medium-term
- Include information on sustainability in 70% of new products/services/solutions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EthicsHuman RightsEnvironmentSocial ResponsibilityInnovationEnergy EfficiencyClimate ChangeDigital Inclusion