- Geopolitical supply chain disruptions leading to potential energy shortages
- Heavy-duty vans in technical fleet lacking suitable electric alternatives
- Consumer reluctance to lease smartphones
- Increasing number of social engineering attacks
Proximus SA
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Proximus SA disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 551.1 KTons CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 27.4 KTons CO2e; Scope 2: 0 KTons CO2e; Scope 3: 523.7 KTons CO2e. 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
551.1 KTons CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
100%
of total energy
Water Usage
78.8M L
2023
Waste
5.39 KTons
2023
Energy Use
1.6K TJ
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). | 27.4 KTons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0 KTons CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 523.7 KTons CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions scope 1+2 by 13% (vs. 2022)
- 29% of total Belgian premises connectable to fiber (vs. 21% in 2022)
- 128,002 smartphones collected for refurbishment or recycling
- 799,432 refurbished fixed devices
- Electricity savings of 10 GWh
- 20% of electricity from wind power
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 95% by 2030
- Reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 60% by 2030
- 50% fiber coverage by end 2025
- 100% 5G indoor coverage in 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 95% absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emission reductions from 2030 through 2040
- Reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040
- Truly circular by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate change mitigationClimate change adaptationCircular economyDigital inclusionData privacy, data security & cybersecurityDiversity, equity & inclusionEmployee health and safetyBusiness conduct