- Continuing data growth leading to increased energy consumption
- Increased waste to landfill due to construction and demolition work
- Increased water consumption due to higher data loads and above-average temperatures
Telstra Corporation Limited and Sensis Pty Ltd
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2012-07 to 2013-06 reporting, Telstra Corporation Limited and Sensis Pty Ltd disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.7M tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 53.6K tCO2e; Scope 2: 1.3M tCO2e; Scope 3: 248.9K tCO2e. 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
1.7M tCO2e
2012-07 to 2013-06
Renewable Energy
1.5%
of total energy
Water Usage
952.6K kL
2012-07 to 2013-06
Waste
26.7K tons
2012-07 to 2013-06
Energy Use
6.0M GJ
2012-07 to 2013-06
📊 Emissions by Scope (2012-07 to 2013-06)
| 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). | 53.6K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.3M tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 248.9K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Carbon emissions intensity down by 33%
- 99% of our own e-waste recycled or reused
- 98% of national telephone directories recycled or reused
- Office, billing and printing paper usage down by 24%
- Estimated 72,724 tonnes of CO2e emissions savings through project initiatives
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon emissions intensity by 15% by June 2014
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Greenhouse gas emissions and energyGreen information and communications technology (ICT) servicesE-wasteEco-designed ICT productsSustainable sourcingPaper consumptionEnvironmental regulatory compliance