The majority of our total emissions can be classified as Scope 3 emissions . Scope 3 emissions are all emissions from the upstream and downstream value chain that are generated in the supply chain through business travel, commuter traffic (“upstream”) or at the customer’s premises by the use of products and services (“downstream”). They are determined in accordance with the globally accepted Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol.

The graphic shows our Scope 3 emissions from 2020–2022, broken down by emission source. In 2022, upstream emissions accounted for about 70 percent of our Scope 3 emissions, while downstream emissions accounted for approximately 30 percent. The basic data used to calculate Scope 3 emissions are reported in the benchmarking tool. You will find more information on recording Scope 3 emissions along the value chain here.

* DT Group in Germany plus European fixed /mobile network operators