Telekom Austria Aktiengesellschaft

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018)

Total Carbon Emissions:305,395 tCO2e (market-based Scope 2)

Scope 1 Emissions:27,003 tCO2e

Scope 2 Emissions:217,310 tCO2e (location-based)

Total Energy Consumption:810,942 MWh

Reduced electricity demand for transported data volumes by 69% from 2015 to 2018 (target was 30%).
100% of electricity sourced from renewable energy in Austria.
Achieved carbon neutrality in Austria (assessed and validated by TÜV SÜD).

A1 Internet for All initiative surpassed its goal, reaching over 180,000 participants in free internet training since 2011 (target was 150,000 by 2018).
Increased proportion of women in management positions to 35% (target was 38%).

Revised group-wide Code of Conduct in 2017.
Revised Anti-Corruption and Conflicts of Interest guidelines in 2017, aligning with ISO 37001.
Compliance management system reviewed by a leading audit firm in 2018, confirming its suitability and alignment with international standards (ISO 19600 and ISO 37001).

Medium-term Goals:

Short-term Goals:

Reduce electricity demand per transferred data volume by 30% from 2015 to 2018 (achieved).

CO2 emissions increased by 11% due to acquisitions.
Risks related to unauthorized use of personal data and cyberattacks.
Risks to uninterrupted bandwidth supply due to natural disasters and human error.
Challenges in attracting enough women to leadership positions.

Implementation of ISO 27001, security information policy, and business continuity plans.
Establishment of A1 CERT (computer emergency response team).
Implementation of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Regular employee surveys and meetings to address employee concerns.
Investment in employee training and development.
Development of a 5-year plan focusing on work-life balance to increase the proportion of women in management.

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001

Third-party Assurance: TÜV SÜD (for carbon neutrality in Austria)