Ready for the environment
We are ready to do our part to protect the environment and the climate. We want to reduce our CO2 emissions to net zero by 2025. And together with our customers, save 1 million tonnes of CO2 per year. Discover how we are consistently extending our lead as the world's most sustainable telecommunications company.
Goal 2025
Net-zero CO2
Fully climate-neutral company
Over 90% reduction in direct CO2 emissions compared to 1990
Direct emissions
From fuel, thermal energy consumption and purchased electricity
Swisscom's operations have been climate-neutral since 2020. We want to reduce our direct CO2 emissions by over 90% by 2025 compared to 1990. By avoiding emissions thanks to the use of 100% renewable energy since 2010 as well as increasing our energy efficiency and electrifying our vehicle fleet. The remaining emissions have been compensated since 2020.
* The Scope 2 emissions 1990 and 2000 are based on calculations.
Indirect emissions
For example, from supply chains, transport, waste disposal, business travel
Indirect CO2 emissions, which are mainly generated in the supply chain, have been systematically recorded since 2013. We have reduced them by 35% as of 2020 and aim to reduce them by a further 25% until 2025. We offset the remaining emissions.
All details in 1,000 tonnes. For more information, see the interview with Saskia Günther, Head of Corporate Responsibility, and the Climate Report 2020.
Goal 2025
1 million tonnes CO2
Annual reductions with customers
Additional climate protection contribution through sustainable offers
Our contribution
Power consumption
100% from renewable sources
We mainly use hydro, wind or solar energy which we produce ourselves or purchase. We use certificates to offset the small proportion of power we take from other sources.
Energy efficiency
Efficient data centres, intelligent buildings
We cool with circulating air and rely on smart controls for our Minergie office buildings.
Highlights
+38%
increase in energy efficiency
since 1 January 2016.
46.2%
recycling rate
Percentage of all waste that is recycled.
RePair
Repairing is kinder to the environment than throwing away
In our Repair Centers we repair defective smartphones in just a few hours.
Smart Cities
Swisscom bees and the Smart City
Swisscom beekeepers raise honey bees across Switzerland. They do so to protect biodiversity and inspire innovation.
Swisscom blue TV
Helping you consume less energy
Tips & tricks for saving energy with Swisscom devices.
Work Smart
Flexible working pays
Working from home, virtual conferencing and new solutions reduce traffic and CO2.
Highlights
15.5%
Mobile phone return rate
Devices returned compared to the number of devices sold
Mobile Aid
Put your old mobile phones to good use
We turn old mobile phones into cash to support SOS Children's Villages.
Latest news
Discover fascinating CR stories and our sustainability blog on blue News.