When awarding contracts, business customers are placing greater emphasis on meeting ecological and social standards, as well as on responsible and proactive management of challenges. On this page, you'll find quick links to answers for frequently asked questions.
Climate action is a clear focus of our Corporate Responsibility Strategy. Since the end of 2025, our own operations (Scope 1 & 2) have been greenhouse gas neutral on a balance-sheet basis across the Group. By 2030, we will reduce our absolute emissions by 55 percent across all scopes to achieve climate neutrality (Net Zero) across our entire value chain (Scopes 1–3) by 2040. The Science Based Targets initiatve has confirmed that our Net Zero targets contribute to meeting the Paris Climate Agreement. Our integrated climate strategy rests on four pillars: value chain emissions, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and enablement (positive climate action effects for our customers). We have defined targets or key performance indicators for each of these four pillars. Learn more in Deutsche Telekom's Sustainability Statement.
Since 2021, Deutsche Telekom has met all its electricity needs worldwide with renewable energy. Learn more in Deutsche Telekom's Sustainability Statement.
Yes. Our Group-level HSE management system has an umbrella certificate in accordance with the international standards ISO 45001 (formerly OHSAS 18001 ) for occupational health and safety and ISO 14001 for environmental management. For some of our units, it also covers the international standard ISO 9001 for quality management. More information and certificates. Learn more in Deutsche Telekom's sustainability statement.
Yes. Our Group-wide procurement strategy and the policies derived from it comprehensively incorporate sustainability. They apply across the entire procurement process. In working with our suppliers, we uphold high social and environmental standards worldwide and provide our suppliers and partners with guidance and support. Learn more in Deutsche Telekom's CR Report.
Yes, the Group has an EcoVadis Rating. You can access the current scorecard through the EcoVadis platform (External link).
Yes. We respect all fundamental human rights set out in the International Bill of Human Rights, the core labor standards of the International Labour Organization, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and the ten principles of the UN Global Compact. We outline this commitment in detail in our Human Rights Code and other policies and regulations. Learn more
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