TELUS Hits 100% Renewable Energy Across Global Operations

A major telecom company just proved that corporate climate goals can actually be more than empty promises.

TELUS announced it has achieved its target of sourcing 100% renewable and low-emitting electricity for all global operations as of December 31, 2025. The company is the first Canadian telecom to hit this milestone, powering everything from cell towers to office buildings with clean energy.

But TELUS isn't stopping there. The company unveiled its new Climate Transition Framework, a comprehensive plan to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, a full decade ahead of many industry peers.

The framework includes validated targets from the Science Based Targets initiative, the gold standard for corporate climate commitments. By 2030, TELUS aims to cut operational emissions by 46% and reduce emissions from business travel and employee commuting by the same amount.

The company is tackling the toughest challenge too: emissions from suppliers and products. By 2028, 65% of TELUS suppliers by spending will need to set their own science-based climate targets, creating a ripple effect across the entire supply chain.

TELUS has already invested in practical solutions that show results. The company's fiber optic and 5G networks are up to 85% more efficient than old copper networks. They're electrifying their vehicle fleet and helping customers reduce their own carbon footprints through virtual healthcare appointments and remote work technology.

The Ripple Effect goes far beyond TELUS offices. When a major telecom sets ambitious targets and requires suppliers to follow suit, it pushes entire industries toward cleaner practices. The 25 million trees TELUS has planted create habitats and absorb carbon while their virtual solutions keep cars off roads and reduce building energy use.

President and CEO Darren Entwistle emphasized that environmental action and business success aren't competing priorities. The company's renewable energy achievement shows that major corporations can meet aggressive climate goals when they back commitments with real investment and accountability.

TELUS plans to release even more detailed strategies later this year, focusing specifically on reducing value chain emissions. For a company serving millions of customers, every percentage point of improvement translates to massive real-world impact.

When one of Canada's largest companies proves clean energy targets are achievable, it raises the bar for everyone else.