- Supply chain disruptions
- Climate change impacts on infrastructure
- Meeting ambitious scope 3 emissions reduction target
- Achieving 100% renewable energy generation by 2025
Telstra Corporation Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-07 to 2023-06 reporting, Telstra Corporation Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 910.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 3: 858.1K 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
910.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2022-07 to 2023-06
Renewable Energy
30% of total energy use
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-07 to 2023-06)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 858.1K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced combined scope 1+2 emissions by 30% and scope 3 emissions by 28% from an FY19 baseline
- Achieved renewable energy generation of 30% towards the target of 100% by 2025
- Maintained certification as a carbon neutral organisation
- 100% of Telstra branded packaging made of renewable or recycled material and fully recyclable
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce TIO referral complaints further
- Increase network waste recycling rate to 90% by 2025
- Reuse or recycle 650,000 mobile phones, modems and other devices each year to 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute emissions by at least 50% by 2030
- Enable renewable energy generation equivalent to 100% of consumption by 2025
- Reduce scope 3 emissions by at least 50% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeReconciliation and First Nations advocacyEthical Supply ChainDigital InclusionOnline Safety, Privacy and Security