Sustainability

Doing better for the future

A healthier planet and a more inclusive world, powered by technology. At Telstra, we believe sustainability is not a side project, it’s central to how we operate.

A tech-based approach to sustainability

We believe every company has a responsibility to operate sustainably. At Telstra, our vision of sustainability is organised into two areas, each powered by the heart of our business—technology.

Environment

Communities

Reports

REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS

We're 44% there on our scope 1+2

We've now reduced our scope 1+2 emissions by 44% and our scope 3 emissions by 43%, towards a target of 70% (scope 1+2) and 50% (scope 3) by 2030.

Target set against a 2019 financial year baseline (excluding Digicel Pacific).

INVESTING IN RENEWABLE ENERGY

Supported renewable energy projects worth more than $1.6B

By investing in new solar and wind farms across Australia, we've enabled renewable energy that's equal to 76% of the energy we need to power our business. We're aiming to reach 100% by the end of 2025.

RECOVERING OLD TECH

Over 769,000 mobiles, modems and other devices

That's a lot of potential e-waste. Discover the best way to reuse or recycle your devices through our programs.

In the 2025 financial year.

BUILDING DIGITAL SKILLS

Bringing the digital world to 677,000 Australians

Learnable skills like using the internet, sending emails and making video calls help people feel better connected. 

Since FY21.

KEEPING YOU CONNECTED

Helping 1.9M customers in vulnerable circumstances stay connected

Difficult situations call for compassion and practicality. We have many ways to help people in need. 

In the 2025 financial year.

CONNECTING COMMUNITIES

Expanding our regional coverage by 360,000 km²

Which means we've more than tripled our goal of 100,000km² additional regional coverage.

Since FY21.

Supporting our First Nations customers

If you need practical help for your Telstra phone or internet, want more from your mobile service or have feedback, we're here to help.

You can also explore our three-year Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), aimed at rebuilding trust with First Nations communities. 

Bigger Picture 2025 Sustainability Report, cover

Bigger Picture Sustainability Report

Where we're making the biggest impacts. 

Australian Digital Inclusion Index 2023, cover

What is digital inclusion?

Access, ability and affordability are the foundations of digital inclusion in Australia.  

Modern Slavery Act Statement 2025, cover

Modern Slavery Act Statement

How we manage and mitigate the specific risks of modern slavery in our operations and supply chains.

Keep sustainability in your sights

Our newsletter keeps you in the know about how we're using tech to act on climate change and connect communities.

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