- CO2 emissions increased by 11% due to acquisitions.
- Risks related to unauthorized use of personal data and cyberattacks.
- Risks to uninterrupted bandwidth supply due to natural disasters and human error.
- Challenges in attracting enough women to leadership positions.
Telekom Austria Aktiengesellschaft
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2018 reporting, Telekom Austria Aktiengesellschaft disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 305.4K tCO2e (market-based Scope 2). By scope: Scope 1: 27.0K tCO2e; Scope 2: 217.3K tCO2e (location-based). 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
305.4K tCO2e (market-based Scope 2)
2018
Energy Use
810.9K MWh
2018
📊 Emissions by Scope (2018)
| 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). | 27.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 217.3K tCO2e (location-based) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced electricity demand for transported data volumes by 69% from 2015 to 2018 (target was 30%).
- 100% of electricity sourced from renewable energy in Austria.
- Achieved carbon neutrality in Austria (assessed and validated by TÜV SÜD).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce electricity demand per transferred data volume by 30% from 2015 to 2018 (achieved).
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 25% by 2020 (not achieved in 2018).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance