- Increased traffic in fixed and mobile networks (36% increase).
- Climate change effects impacting network stability (power outages, infrastructure theft).
- Potential financial impacts from climate change transition risks (estimated at almost 40 billion COP by 2050).
COLOMBIA TELECOMUNICACIONES S.A. ESP BIC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, COLOMBIA TELECOMUNICACIONES S.A. ESP BIC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 15.7K tons/year (Scope 1 and 2). 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
15.7K tons/year (Scope 1 and 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
80% of total energy use
of total energy
Waste
5.6K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
1.1M GJ/year
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 15.7K tons/year (Scope 1 and 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 71% since 2015, avoiding the emission of more than 38,661 tons of CO2.
- Achieved 88.9% renewable electricity consumption in own facilities and 83% on total electricity consumption.
- Recycled 98.7% of waste in 2023.
- Reused 399,021 equipment (199 tons) through modem and decoders refurbishment.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance