CO₂ emissions

The Carbon Intensity ESG KPI  was a new addition to the reporting this year. In contrast to the existing CO₂ Emissions ESG KPI, the new ESG KPI shows the CO₂ emissions in proportion to the transmitted data volumes. Using data volume as a reference parameter makes it possible to create a direct link to the performance of our networks.

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The ESG KPI figure also takes into account total CO₂ emissions for all energy sources – fuel, gas, district heating and electricity, The data volume is composed of the transmitted IP  data volumes (including Voice over IP, Internet, IP-TV).

The Carbon Intensity ESG KPI  was a new addition to the reporting this year. In contrast to the existing CO₂ Emissions ESG KPI, the new ESG KPI shows the CO₂ emissions in proportion to the transmitted data volumes. Using data volume as a reference parameter makes it possible to create a direct link to the performance of our networks.

  Data assured by PwC. Data is partly based on estimates, assumptions and extrapolations. The calculation method was adjusted in 2017. Values cannot be directly compared to the previous year.

The ESG KPI figure also takes into account total CO₂ emissions for all energy sources – fuel, gas, district heating and electricity, The data volume is composed of the transmitted IP  data volumes (including Voice over IP, Internet, IP-TV).

Since the CR report 2016 we provide the first general overview of all CO₂ emissions by Deutsche Telekom (Scope 1-3). To ease comparisons with the shown Scope 3 emissions  presented in CO₂ equivalents , the Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions  were converted into metric kilotons of CO₂ equivalents. Emissions are presented along Deutsche Telekom's supply chain. This allows for an overview of where most of the emissions are produced.

  Data assured by PwC. For detailed assurance comments see „DT Group in Germany“ and „T-Mobile USA“. 

Our CO₂ emissions are largely driven by our electricity consumption. That’s why the table below contains very detailed information about the Group numbers for the Scope 2 emissions  resulting from our electricity consumption. We differentiate between the market-based and location-based methods, thereby adhering to the GHG Protocol  Scope 2 Guidance. For the first time, the market- and location-based emissions for 2017 and 2018 are indicated in CO₂ equivalents.
 
The leading reporting method is the market-based approach. This method is used to calculate emissions with a specific emissions factor (provider factor) per DT company. This factor depends on a company’s actual energy procurement (electricity mix); procuring renewable energy (direct purchase, certificates) reduces emissions.^a)

In contrast to the market-based method, with the location-based method the emissions factors for the respective country are used (the country mix factor of the International Energy Agency (IEA)). A company’s actual energy procurement (electricity mix) is hence not taken into account, i.e., not even the procurement of renewable energy over and above the country mix. 

Change compared to the previous year: The Scope 2 emissions calculated according to the market-based method are about 20 percent lower than in the previous year. The main reason for this is the direct purchase of renewable energy at T-Mobile US and the increased purchase of renewable energy certificates (RECS , GoO, PPA) at our national companies in Germany and Greece.

The majority of our total emissions can be classified as Scope 3 emissions . This includes emissions generated by business trips, commuting, our supply chain and the use of products and services. We have been recording Scope 3 emissions at DT Group in Germany since 2013. We are reporting our Scope 3 emissions for the EU here for the first time. The basic data used to calculate Scope 3 emissions is covered in the benchmarking tool. You will find more information on recording Scope 3 emissions along the value chain here.