Our commit­ment for the planet

As a sustainability pioneer, we have already dramatically reduced greenhouse gas emissions in Switzerland. By 2035, the Swisscom Group wants to achieve the science-based target of net-zero to support the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.

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Our climate target by 2035

Swisscom has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions based on the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) across the entire value chain by 2035. Our goal is to reduce our absolute direct Scope 1 and 2 emissions and indirect Scope 3 emissions by 90% compared to 2018. This is in line with the Paris Agreement target to limit the increase in global temperatures to 1.5 °C.

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Our journey to net-zero CO2

Figures in 1,000 tonnes of CO2. The figures for CO2 removal are based on estimates. For further information, see the Sustainability Impact Report 2023(opens in new tab).

Composition of our emissions

Scope 1

3.9%

Most of the direct greenhouse gas emissions generated by our operations are from the combustion of fossil fuels for vehicles and heating. Between 1990 and 2025, we have already reduced these CO2 emissions in Switzerland by more than 90 percent and aim to achieve net-zero by 2035.

Scope 2

0%

We have already reduced all indirect greenhouse gas emissions from purchased energy to zero. We have been using certified CO2-free electricity from renewable sources since 2010 in Switzerland and since 2015 in Italy.

Scope 3

96.1%

Most of our indirect greenhouse gas emissions from the upstream and downstream value chain are from purchased goods. By 2035, with the support of our suppliers and partners, we want to achieve a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to 2018.

Scope 1

3.9%

Most of the direct greenhouse gas emissions generated by our operations are from the combustion of fossil fuels for vehicles and heating. Between 1990 and 2025, we have already reduced these CO2 emissions in Switzerland by more than 90 percent and aim to achieve net-zero by 2035.

Scope 2

0%

We have already reduced all indirect greenhouse gas emissions from purchased energy to zero. We have been using certified CO2-free electricity from renewable sources since 2010 in Switzerland and since 2015 in Italy.

Scope 3

96.1%

Most of our indirect greenhouse gas emissions from the upstream and downstream value chain are from purchased goods. By 2035, with the support of our suppliers and partners, we want to achieve a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to 2018.

Our greenhouse gas inventory is audited in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and ISO 14064 standard. We also adhere to the targets of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard of the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Figures in 1,000 tonnes of CO2. The figures for CO2 removal are based on estimates. For further information, see the Sustainability Impact Report 2023(opens in new tab).

Composition of our emissions

Scope 1

2.7%

Most of the direct greenhouse gas emissions generated by our operations are from the combustion of fossil fuels for vehicles and heating. Between 1990 and 2025, we have already reduced these CO2 emissions in Switzerland by more than 90 percent and aim to achieve net-zero by 2035.

Scope 2

0%

We have already reduced all indirect greenhouse gas emissions from purchased energy to zero. We have been using certified CO2-free electricity from renewable sources since 2010 in Switzerland and since 2015 in Italy.

Scope 3

97.3%

Most of our indirect greenhouse gas emissions from the upstream and downstream value chain are from purchased goods. By 2035, with the support of our suppliers and partners, we want to achieve a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to 2018.

Scope 1

2.7%

Most of the direct greenhouse gas emissions generated by our operations are from the combustion of fossil fuels for vehicles and heating. Between 1990 and 2025, we have already reduced these CO2 emissions in Switzerland by more than 90 percent and aim to achieve net-zero by 2035.

Scope 2

0%

We have already reduced all indirect greenhouse gas emissions from purchased energy to zero. We have been using certified CO2-free electricity from renewable sources since 2010 in Switzerland and since 2015 in Italy.

Scope 3

97.3%

Most of our indirect greenhouse gas emissions from the upstream and downstream value chain are from purchased goods. By 2035, with the support of our suppliers and partners, we want to achieve a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to 2018.

Our greenhouse gas inventory is audited in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and ISO 14064 standard. We also adhere to the targets of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard of the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Figures in 1,000 tonnes of CO2. The figures for CO2 removal are based on estimates. For further information, see the Sustainability Impact Report 2023(opens in new tab).

Composition of our emissions

Scope 1

0.8%

Most of the direct greenhouse gas emissions generated by our operations are from the combustion of fossil fuels for vehicles and heating. Between 1990 and 2025, we have already reduced these CO2 emissions in Switzerland by more than 90 percent and aim to achieve net-zero by 2035.

Scope 2

0%

We have already reduced all indirect greenhouse gas emissions from purchased energy to zero. We have been using certified CO2-free electricity from renewable sources since 2010 in Switzerland and since 2015 in Italy.

Scope 3

99.2%

Most of our indirect greenhouse gas emissions from the upstream and downstream value chain are from purchased goods. By 2035, with the support of our suppliers and partners, we want to achieve a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to 2018.

Scope 1

0.8%

Most of the direct greenhouse gas emissions generated by our operations are from the combustion of fossil fuels for vehicles and heating. Between 1990 and 2025, we have already reduced these CO2 emissions in Switzerland by more than 90 percent and aim to achieve net-zero by 2035.

Scope 2

0%

We have already reduced all indirect greenhouse gas emissions from purchased energy to zero. We have been using certified CO2-free electricity from renewable sources since 2010 in Switzerland and since 2015 in Italy.

Scope 3

99.2%

Most of our indirect greenhouse gas emissions from the upstream and downstream value chain are from purchased goods. By 2035, with the support of our suppliers and partners, we want to achieve a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to 2018.

Our greenhouse gas inventory is audited in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and ISO 14064 standard. We also adhere to the targets of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard of the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Reduction of direct emissions

Reduction of direct emissions in Switzerland since 1990

We have already reduced Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions from operations in Switzerland by 90 per cent since 1990. We have completely reduced Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions from purchased energy since 2010.

Figures in 1,000 tonnes of CO2. For further information, see the Sustainability Impact Report 2023(opens in new tab).

Our greenhouse gas inventory is audited in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and ISO 14064 standard. We also adhere to the targets of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard of the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Protecting the climate 

Despite our target of achieving net-zero by 2035, we are also taking responsibility for our unavoidable emissions. By promoting climate projects outside our value chain, such as CO2 removal technologies, and accelerating the global net-zero transformation through targeted financing, we are making a positive contribution to global climate goals.

Reduction of indirect emissions

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Circular economy
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Avoid CO2 with ICT

Our innovative ICT solutions help customers to avoid unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions. We have been measuring these since 2012 and are saving more CO2 every year.

By 2030, we will save 2 million tons of CO2 every year

Our original goal of avoiding 1 million tons of CO2 a year by 2025 had already been achieved three times by 2023. By 2030, we want to save twice as much, which will equate to around 4% of all CO2 emissions in Switzerland.

Emissions avoidance

Biodiversity

In addition to mitigating climate change, preserving biodiversity is one of the greatest challenges of our time. As a responsible and influential business, we are actively committed to protecting and supporting local natural areas through landscape conservation and sustainable land management.

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Background

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