Telus says 100% electricity now renewable, low emitting

Executive Summary

• Telus Corp. has achieved its target of sourcing 100% of electricity for its global operations from renewable or low-emitting sources as of December 31, 2025, becoming the first Canadian telecom to do so.
• The company unveiled its new Climate Transition Framework, establishing a roadmap to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its entire value chain by 2040.
• Telus secured Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation for comprehensive climate targets aligned with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, including specific interim reduction goals for 2030 and 2033.

Key Details

• 100% Renewable Electricity: Telus achieved its 2025 target of sourcing 100% of electricity for global operations from renewable or low-emitting sources.
• Net-Zero Target: Commitment to net-zero across the value chain (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2040.
• SBTi Validation: Targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, based on a 2019 baseline.
• Interim Emissions Reduction Goals:
  • 46% absolute reduction in operational emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2030.
  • 85% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2033.
  • 46% absolute reduction in Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 2030.
  • 75% reduction per million dollars of revenue in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and use of sold products by 2030.
• Supply Chain Targets: By 2028, 65% of Telus's suppliers by spend will have set their own SBTi-approved targets.
• Climate Transition Framework Pillars:
  • Business Operations: Decarbonizing network infrastructure and buildings via renewable electricity, energy-efficient Telus PureFibre and 5G networks (up to 85% more efficient than traditional copper), and fleet electrification.
  • Supply Chain: Engaging suppliers on science-based targets and implementing ESG audits.
  • Low-Carbon Products: Responsible product design and participation in the Canadian Energy Efficiency Voluntary Agreement program (CEEVA).
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaboration with industry peers, government, and communities.
  • Enabling Emissions Reductions: Supporting remote work, virtual health care, smart energy management, and precision agriculture; investing in nature-based solutions including planting over 25 million trees to date.
• Future Plans: Telus plans to unveil a comprehensive climate transition plan later in the year detailing strategies for climate resilience and pathways for achieving net-zero, with a focus on Scope 3 emissions.

Notable Quotes

• "At Telus, we believe that business success and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. Our achievement of our 2025 target to source 100 per cent of electricity from renewable or low-emitting sources is a reflection of our team's unparalleled commitment to improving the health of the planet in combination with enabling a more robust economy," said Darren Entwistle, president and chief executive officer of Telus.
• "Achieving our renewable electricity target demonstrates that ambitious climate goals are within reach when backed by strategic action."