Telecom Operators’ Environmental Performance Tracker
Telecom operators have made significant strides in reducing Scope 2 emissions, but many still have a long journey ahead to achieve net-zero targets across their entire value chain.
This Environmental KPI tracker compiles publicly available data on energy consumption, CO₂ emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3), circular economy metrics (such as waste and e-waste production and recycling rates), and net-zero target commitments from over 50 of the world’s leading telecom operators by revenue. Covering data from 2018 to 2023, the tracker is updated bi-annually to provide the latest insights into the industry’s sustainability efforts.
Data Coverage
The tracker includes key environmental metrics for more than 50 major telecom operators globally, including:
- Energy Consumption
- Scope 1 (direct)
- Scope 2 (indirect)
- CO₂ Emissions
- Scope 1
- Scope 2 (market-based and location-based, if reported)
- Scope 3
- Net-Zero Target Dates (across the full value chain)
- Circular Economy Metrics
- Waste production
- Recycling rates
Additionally, energy consumption and emissions data are presented per connection, per USD of revenue, and with reduction ratings for comparative insights.
Operator Coverage
The report tracks environmental performance for leading telecom operators worldwide, including:
A1 Group, Airtel, AIS, Altice, América Móvil, AT&T, Axiata Group, Bell Canada, BT, Charter Communications, China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, Comcast, Chunghwa Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, Eir, Elisa, Etisalat, Hutchison (3 Group), Iliad Group, KDDI, KPN, LG Uplus, Liberty Global, MTN Group, NTT Group, Ooredoo Qatar, Orange, Proximus, Reliance Jio, Rogers Communications, Singtel Group, SK Telecom, SoftBank Group, STC Group, Swisscom, TDC, Tele2, Telefónica, Telenor, Telia Company, Telkom SA, Telstra, Telus, TIM Group, Türk Telekom, Veon, Verizon, Vodafone, and Zain Group.
This tracker provides valuable insights into the industry’s progress toward sustainability goals, helping stakeholders assess telecom operators’ environmental impact and commitments.
