- Dramatic rise in energy prices.
- Increased energy demand for 5G services and data centres.
- Changes in the structure of Magyar Telekom Plc.
- Stricter requirements for renewable energy certificates under RE100.
- Potential instability of the electricity system.
Magyar Telekom Telecommunications Public Limited Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Magyar Telekom Telecommunications Public Limited Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 81.1K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 14.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 66.4K tCO2e/year (location-based) 1866 tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 240.2K 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
81.1K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
76%
of total energy
Waste
2.7M kg/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 14.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 66.4K tCO2e/year (location-based) 1866 tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 240.2K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 81.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 80.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 85.4K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- All Group’s electricity use, including in data centres, has been sourced exclusively from renewable energy since 2021.
- Achieved significant energy savings by testing a proprietary energy management solution at headquarters.
- Offered customers fully refurbished devices, promoting a circular economy.
- Installed solar systems at 8 base stations, providing approximately one-third of their energy consumption.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% WCAG compliance by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- 4.5 million households and businesses with gigabit access by 2027
- 99% population coverage of 5G by 2026
- Reduce extended scope emissions by 80% by 2030 (compared to 2015)
- Reduce electric power consumption by 55% by 2030 (compared to 2015)
- Ratio of women in management to reach minimum 40% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2030 (data centers), 2050 (overall)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate protectionDigitalizationInclusive and diverse workplace