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Telkom SA SOC Ltd
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Telkom SA SOC Ltd disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 639.0K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 66.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 572.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.7M 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
639.0K tCO2e/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Renewable Energy
1%
of total energy
Water Usage
777.7K m3/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
644 tons/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04 to 2024-03)
| 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). | 66.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 572.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.7M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 639.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 704.7K tCO2e/year (FY2022: 852782 tCO2e) |
| 2020-04 to 2021-03 | 628.9K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 9.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions
- 16% reduction in potable water consumption
- 18% reduction in diesel consumption
- 6% reduction in waste to landfill
- 6458 tonnes of e-waste recycled (19% increase)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve free cash flow to resume dividend payments
- Grow next-generation revenue and profitability
- Conclude Swiftnet disposal
- Transform into leading InfraCo
📅 Medium-term
- Grow Group revenue and EBITDA at low to mid-single digit
- Maintain net debt to EBITDA between 1.5x and 1.9x
- Achieve 50%+ fibre connectivity rate
- Impact 250,000 lives through SMME development
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutral by 2035
- Net zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate resilienceDigital servicesEmpowered communitiesBusiness stewardship