Climate Change Data

Telstra Corporation Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-07 to 2023-06)

Reporting Period: 2022-07 to 2023-06

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:910,607 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:858,073 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:30% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Reconciliation and First Nations advocacy
  • Ethical Supply Chain
  • Digital Inclusion
  • Online Safety, Privacy and Security

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced combined scope 1+2 emissions by 30% and scope 3 emissions by 28% from an FY19 baseline
  • Achieved renewable energy generation of 30% towards the target of 100% by 2025
  • Maintained certification as a carbon neutral organisation
  • 100% of Telstra branded packaging made of renewable or recycled material and fully recyclable

Social Achievements

  • Helped 1.26 million customers in vulnerable circumstances stay connected
  • Supported over 200,000 Australians to build digital skills in FY23
  • Launched First Nations Connect Hotline
  • Expanded accessibility program, achieving Band 1 Accessibility Maturity Scores for core digital assets

Governance Achievements

  • Achieved 100% completion rate of mandatory Business Essentials refresher training
  • Increased RepTrak reputation score by 1.3 points
  • Incorporated scope 1+2 absolute emissions reduction target into Executive Variable Remuneration Plan

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute emissions by at least 50% by 2030
  • Enable renewable energy generation equivalent to 100% of consumption by 2025
  • Reduce scope 3 emissions by at least 50% by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce TIO referral complaints further
  • Increase network waste recycling rate to 90% by 2025
  • Reuse or recycle 650,000 mobile phones, modems and other devices each year to 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Climate change impacts on infrastructure
  • Meeting ambitious scope 3 emissions reduction target
  • Achieving 100% renewable energy generation by 2025
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in energy reduction projects ($49 million in FY23)
  • Accelerating decommissioning of legacy technology
  • Working with suppliers to identify emissions reduction opportunities
  • Securing Power Purchase Agreements for renewable energy projects

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 41 independent third-party audits across 16 suppliers

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Know Your Supplier platform (KYS)
  • Emissions reduction clause in commercial agreements

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events (floods, cyclones, bushfires)
  • Power outages
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts towards decarbonisation
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services
  • Investment in renewable energy

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, UN Global Compact, SASB Standards, GSMA Metrics for Mobile framework, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, Climate Active (carbon neutral)

Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young (EY)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 10
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 16

Telstra's sustainability initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Telstra Smart Modem 3 (using recycled plastics)

Awards & Recognition

  • Australian Financial Review Sustainability Leaders Award
  • WhistleOut Awards
  • APCO Annual Awards