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.
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 (opens in new tab)Sustainability Impact Report 2024(opens in new tab).
Composition of our emissions
Scope 1
3.3%
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 89 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
96.7%
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
2.6%
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 89 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
97.4%
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 2024(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab).
Composition of our emissions
Scope 1
1.4%
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 89 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
98.6%
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
Sustainable mobility
With one of the largest vehicle fleets in Switzerland, comprising 2,500 vehicles, mobility is one of the biggest contributors to our operational CO2 emissions. By the beginning of 2025, we had already halved these emissions by introducing 1,200 electric vehicles, and by 2030, we will reduce these emissions to zero.
Renewable energies
With over 90%, electricity accounts for the largest share of our energy consumption. We have been using certified renewable sources in Switzerland since 2010 and in Italy since 2015. Through the introduction of more than 100 new photovoltaic systems, we aim to more than double the amount of solar power we generate from just under 4 GWh today to 10 GWh.
Efficient infrastructure
Up to 2034, we aim to improve energy efficiency by 3% every year. We will achieve this by continually modernising our network and data centre infrastructures.
Reduction of direct emissions in Switzerland since 1990
We have already reduced Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions from operations in Switzerland by over 89 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 2024(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
Sustainable supply chain
The supply chain is our largest and most complex source of greenhouse gas emissions. By working with our suppliers, we want to reduce emissions by 60% by 2030 and by 90% by 2035.
Climate-friendly working
To avoid unnecessary business trips and commutes, we offer flexible working models and innovative solutions such as Work Smart or working from home. We also promote the use of public transport and have a strict business flight policy.
Sustainable products
We are reducing resource consumption with each new generation of our products, such as Internet routers, wireless repeaters and TV boxes, by using recycled materials and optimising energy consumption in production and operation.
Circular economy
Reuse. Repair. Recycle.
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 four times by 2024. By 2030, we want to save twice as much, which will equate to around 4% of all CO2 emissions in Switzerland.
Emissions avoidance
Work Smart
We are helping to avoid unnecessary travel by supporting working from home and online collaboration. The COVID pandemic in particular revealed the emissions-reducing potential of these solutions.
IoT solutions
By facilitating the IoT-based remote monitoring and control of equipment such as heaters, tanks and containers, we are optimising the energy efficiency of buildings and avoiding unnecessary travel to reduce CO2 emissions.
Cloud / data centres
By moving processing power and data storage to our highly efficient data centres, we are contributing to climate protection through energy savings while also reducing costs and improving security.
Saving paper
From paper billing to contract signing: paperless digital solutions allow us to reduce emissions while improving usability and service quality.
Circular economy
By supporting the circular economy, we are helping to give used smartphones and laptops a new lease of life. Extending service life helps to conserve resources and save energy.
Data-driven sustainability
We help companies select and implement software solutions to track and report their climate and ESG strategy progress. Every year, we publish a Software Radar, featuring hundreds of tools.
Ventures
Our venture capital arm invests between CHF 50 and 100 million every year in eight to ten companies that use digital innovations to open up new business segments and optimise the sustainability of existing solutions, among other things.
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.
Background
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