- Potential risks from the geopolitical situation impacting transport routes and regulatory frameworks restricting product choices.
- Shortage of specialist staff.
- Increased energy required to heat buildings despite low office attendance.
Tele Columbus AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Tele Columbus AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 44.6K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 2.2K tCO2e; Scope 2: 13.6K tCO2e; Scope 3: 28.9K 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
44.6K tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
99.1%
of total energy
Waste
224 tons (DVB-C receivers and smartcards disposed)
2023
Energy Use
41.5K MWh
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). | 2.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 13.6K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 28.9K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 99.1% renewable energy share in electricity supply for networks and properties.
- Reduced energy consumption per terabyte transferred to 14.6 kWh (from 19 kWh in 2022).
- Reprocessing rate of customer hardware remained stable at around 85%, preventing almost 99.1 tonnes of electronic waste.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce energy consumption (Scope 1 & 2) by 35% (base year 2021)
- Increase the proportion of women in management positions to 35% (base year 2021)
- Improve the eNPS referral rate by +5 points (base year 2021)
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve fully climate-neutral operations by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance