Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Responsibility Report

On our way to the leading sustainable telco. Facts, figures and progress on ESG topics.

Goal achieved: Net Zero

Telekom is climate neutral in its own operations. By the end of 2025, we have achieved net-zero emissions – because we believe that ecology and economy go hand in hand.

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No hate speech: ‘Open your eyes’

Hate on the Internet will not disappear if we close our eyes. That's why ‘Open your eyes‘ is the message of Deutsche Telekom's new campaign.

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Artificial intelligence for greater energy efficiency.

Deutsche Telekom uses AI responsibly

Deutsche Telekom is looking at AI holistically: the aim is to exploit the benefits while keeping energy and resource requirements as low as possible.

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Data privacy and security

Find security tips and current information on data privaxy and security here.

Living responsibility, enabling sustainability

Deutsche Telekom has been committed to sustainability and social responsibility for three decades. To improve transparency for our stakeholders, we assign our CR activities to the ESG perspectives. E for Environment - S for Social - and G for Governance.

Our ESG strategy

We take responsibility for the environment and society.

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Environment

Deutsche Telekom has made a clear commitment to climate-neutral business practices and the pursuit of a circular economy.

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Social

Deutsche Telekom considers itself an active member of society and takes responsibility when it comes to social issues.

Governance

Corporate governance lays the strategic foundation for sustainable behaviour.

Corporate Responsibility Report

On our way to the leading sustainable telco. Facts, figures and progress on ESG topics.

Sustainability for the curious

Sustainability at Deutsche Telekom explained simply and clearly.

Corporate responsibility news

Telekom leads build of highly secure EU communications network

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07‑14‑2026

European Quantum Communication Infrastructure

Deutsche Telekom and AIT will coordinate PETRUS2 and HarmoniQCI.

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Special women's soccer team FSH Soccer Essen in Telekom jerseys.

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06‑26‑2026

Over 70 Telekom volunteers in action at the Special Olympics Saarland

Nearly 4,500 athletes with intellectual or multiple disabilities from Germany and twelve other countries gathered in Saarland.

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06‑09‑2026

Data sovereign protection for Europe

Deutsche Telekom and Palo Alto Networks launch data sovereign Cyber Defence Managed Service: Sovereign Cortex with T Security.

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05‑22‑2026

Telekom Shops Introduce “Magenta Silent Hour” – Consultations in a Calm Atmosphere

Magenta Silent Hour: Low-stimulus consultation hours at select Telekom Shops. This is an offering for people who require a quiet environment. Telekom is thereby enhancing accessible customer service.

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Corporate Responsibility

05‑19‑2026

6 Times More Impact for the Climate

The new CR report is here. In this interview, Robert Metzke, Head of Corporate Responsibility, explains how Deutsche Telekom has progressed in the areas of environmental and climate protection, social responsibility, and good corporate governance – and why...

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05‑06‑2026

T-Systems brings Ford’s suppliers in Catena-X

T-Systems connects around 70 Ford suppliers worldwide with Catena-X, the automotive industry's data ecosystem. Ford's goal is to make reliable, standardized, and traceable CO₂ data available along the entire supply chain.

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