TELUS achieves its 100% renewable and low-emitting electricity target

Executive Summary

• TELUS achieved its target of sourcing 100 % of electricity for global operations from renewable or low‑emitting sources as of December 31, 2025.
• The company unveiled a new Climate Transition Framework outlining a roadmap to net‑zero GHG emissions by 2040, with SBTi‑validated targets across Scopes 1‑3.
• Five strategic pillars were introduced covering decarbonization of operations, supply‑chain engagement, low‑carbon products/services, stakeholder collaboration, and nature‑based solutions.

Key Details

• Renewable Electricity Achievement: 100 % of TELUS’s global electricity consumption sourced from renewable or low‑emitting sources as of 31 Dec 2025.
• Climate Transition Framework Highlights:
• Net‑zero across value chain (Scopes 1‑3) by 2040.
• 46 % absolute reduction in operational emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 2030; 85 % reduction by 2033.
• 46 % reduction in Scope 3 emissions from business travel & employee commuting by 2030.
• 75 % reduction per $M revenue in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods/services, capital goods, and sold products by 2030.
• By 2028, 65 % of suppliers (by spend) to have SBTi‑approved targets.
• Strategic Pillars:
  1. Business Operations: Renewable electricity, energy‑efficient PureFibre & 5G networks (up to 85 % more efficient than copper), fleet electrification, climate adaptation programs.
  2. Supply Chain: Supplier SBTi target engagement, ESG audits, due‑diligence for value‑chain emissions reduction.
  3. Low‑Carbon Products & Services: Responsible product design, energy‑efficiency standards, participation in Canadian Energy Efficiency Voluntary Agreement (CEEVA).
  4. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaboration with suppliers, peers, government, communities for transformational climate action.
  5. Enabling Emissions Reductions Outside Value Chain & Nature Protection: Virtual work/healthcare solutions, smart energy management, precision agriculture; planting >25 million trees to date.
• Future Plans: A detailed Climate Transition Plan will be released later in 2026, focusing on Scope 3 emissions pathways and climate‑resilience strategies.

Notable Quotes

“At TELUS, we believe that business success and environmental stewardship go hand in hand… Achieving our renewable electricity target demonstrates that ambitious climate goals are within reach when backed by strategic action.” – Darren Entwistle, President & CEO, TELOS.