- High energy prices.
- Chip shortage impacting smart meter installation targets.
- Increasing data volumes leading to higher energy consumption despite efficiency improvements.
- Complexity of approval processes for network expansion.
- Difficulty in finding available land for new network sites.
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.1K tonnes of CO2e (market-based method). By scope: Scope 1: 6.0K tCO2e; Scope 2: 234 tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 391.9K 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
9.1K tonnes of CO2e (market-based method)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% of total electricity use
of total energy
Energy Use
803 GWh
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). | 6.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 234 tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 391.9K tCO2e |
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 | 9.1K tonnes of CO2e (market-based method) |
| 2022 | 5.8K tCO₂e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption per data volume by 83.37% compared to 2015.
- 100% of electricity consumption covered by green electricity.
- 60% of Scope 1 and 2 emissions offset with verified climate certificates.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce energy consumption by around 20% by 2025 (compared to 2021).
- Offset 100% of unavoidable Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025.
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 39% by 2025 (compared to 2016).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% 5G population coverage by 2025.
- Increase proportion of online bills.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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