Swisscom AG, headquartered in Bern, Switzerland (CH), is a leading telecommunications and IT service provider in the Swiss market. Founded in 1997, Swisscom has established itself as a key player in the industry, offering a comprehensive range of services including mobile and fixed-line telephony, broadband internet, and digital solutions for businesses. With a strong focus on innovation, Swisscom is renowned for its high-quality network infrastructure and commitment to sustainability. The company serves millions of customers across Switzerland, providing unique products such as its advanced fibre-optic broadband and cloud services. Notably, Swisscom has consistently ranked among the top telecommunications providers in Europe, recognised for its exceptional customer service and robust market position.
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In 2024, Swisscom reported total carbon emissions of approximately 519,235,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for about 13,694,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions comprising approximately 505,541,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 529,939,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at approximately 14,149,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 515,790,000 kg CO2e. Swisscom has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2035. The company plans to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 90% and Scope 2 emissions by 90% from a 2018 baseline by 2035. Additionally, it targets a 60% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. In the near term, Swisscom aims to cut its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% between 2020 and 2025, and by 50% for Scope 2 emissions in its Swiss operations by 2025. These commitments align with global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5 °C, demonstrating Swisscom's dedication to sustainability and climate action within the telecommunications sector.
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2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 21,400,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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