Climate Change Data

Koninklijke KPN N.V.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2010-2020)

Reporting Period: 2010-2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:885.4 kTon CO2e (Scope 3 in 2020)
Scope 1 Emissions:17 kTon CO2e (2020)
Scope 2 Emissions:0 kTon CO2e (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:885.4 kTon CO2e (2020)
Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity)
Total Energy Consumption:2.428 PJ (2020)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate/energy
  • Social Innovation
  • Diversity and Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption by 37% compared to 2010 while data communication volume increased almost 21-fold.
  • Climate neutral for own operations since 2015.
  • 100% green electricity generated by local and European wind farms.

Social Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions in the value chain by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 (from 2014 baseline)
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2025 (from 2014 baseline)

Environmental Challenges

  • Suppliers may be impacted by uncertain availability and prices of renewable energy.
  • Change in renewable energy and/or carbon pricing.
  • Strategic transformation.
  • Instability of grid electrical supply.
  • Supply chain disruptions.
  • Adverse political and regulatory measures.
Mitigation Strategies
  • KPN engages with suppliers on carbon reduction.
  • Collaboration with other telecom members of the Joint Audit Cooperation.
  • Engagement with suppliers on refining the data basis of emissions calculation.
  • Stimulating customers to use energy-saving features.
  • Integration of the EcoVadis Scorecard for suppliers.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • EcoVadis Scorecard for suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Changes in renewable energy and/or carbon pricing
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ICMA’s Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles, LMA’s Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles, GHG Protocol Scope 3 Guidance

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: External auditor (limited assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 9
  • SDG 11
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed