TELUS is the only North American telecom named to the Dow Jones Sustainability™ World Index
19 November 2020 - 1:00AM
Today, TELUS proudly announced that it has been ranked on the Dow
Jones Sustainability World Index for the fifth consecutive year and
on the North American Index for the 20th year in a row, ranking at
the 90th percentile in the telecommunications industry for its
leadership in sustainability. Notably, TELUS is the only North
American telecommunications company and one of only five Canadian
companies recognized on the World Index across 24 industries. This
ranking demonstrates TELUS’ global leadership in key categories
including corporate citizenship and philanthropy, innovation
management, and environmental and social reporting.
“Earning this level of recognition from one of the world’s most
reputable institutions is a testament to our team’s unwavering
efforts to protect and support our communities and our customers,”
said Darren Entwistle, President and CEO, TELUS. “Our team is
extremely proud to be the only North American telecommunications
company or cable company to be named to the Dow Jones
Sustainability World Index over the last several years. This
acknowledgement of our leadership in social capitalism further
exemplifies our collective commitment to improving the social,
economic, environmental and health outcomes of our fellow citizens
and building stronger, healthier and more sustainable communities,
globally.”
Driven by its leadership in social capitalism, TELUS is
committed to driving sustainable business practices and making a
meaningful societal impact:
- TELUS has committed to reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions to
operational carbon neutrality by 2030
- Since 2010, the company has reduced greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions by 31 per cent and energy consumption by more than 15 per
cent, while growing the company significantly, by focusing on
executing dozens of energy efficiency projects in its operations to
reduce impact on the environment.
- TELUS also continues to deliver on its goal to leverage
renewable energy, as evidenced by entering into Power Purchase
Agreements (PPA) that will provide 100 per cent of TELUS’ energy
needs in Alberta from renewable sources such as wind and
solar.
- In 2019, TELUS saved more than 20,000 tonnes of carbon
emissions by enabling employees to work from home.
- The TELUS team has contributed $1.3 billion in value, time, and
financial support to Canadian charities and grassroots
organizations since 2000 including 736 million and 1.4 million days
of volunteerism, making TELUS one of the most giving companies in
the world.
- Our 18 TELUS Community Boards around the world have contributed
$76 million to 7,000 grassroots programs since their launch in
2005, helping more than two million youth in need each year.
- In 2018, TELUS launched the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation to
help give vulnerable youth a friendlier future in our challenging
world, with an unprecedented $120 million endowment – the largest
donation by a publicly traded Canadian company and one of the
largest in North America.
“Social capitalism is embedded in everything we do — it is at
the centre of every decision we make. We are proud of our global
leadership in sustainability and our dedication to exploring new
and innovative ways to reduce our carbon footprint and minimize our
impact on the planet while creating sustainable value for the
communities where we live, work and serve,” said Doug French,
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, TELUS. “From our
commitment to reducing GHG emissions, to operational carbon
neutrality by 2030, and implementing the most expansive Work Styles
program in Canada — our innovative program that enables our team to
work from wherever they are — sustainable solutions are at the core
of every decision we make at TELUS.”
Since March, as the world learned to grapple with the COVID-19
crisis, TELUS’ firmly entrenched values and culture enabled its
team to adapt, innovate, and act with intention at an accelerated
pace. TELUS has committed more than $150 million during the past
several months to support Canadians through COVID-19. The TELUS
team pivoted all of its philanthropic funding channels, including
the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation and TELUS Community Boards, 13
in Canada and five international, to focus on health initiatives
that support charities on the front line of the public health
crisis. TELUS also donated 14,000 free devices and free rate plans,
valued at $8-million to keep Canada’s most vulnerable citizens
connected and also supported frontline healthcare workers at
hospitals and long-term care facilities with two months of free
mobility service.Driven by CEO Darren Entwistle’s visionary and
compassionate leadership, the TELUS team continues to leverage its
global leading networks and technology to help team members
worldwide work, learn, socialize, and stay healthy at home,
enabling business customers to support their clients, as well as
expanding access to TELUS’ virtual healthcare solutions, relieving
pressure on crowded hospitals, helping preserve capacity for those
with urgent healthcare needs, and keeping patients safely at
home.
To learn more about TELUS’ commitment to social capitalism and
sustainability, visit telus.com/sustainability.
About Dow Jones Sustainability World IndexThe
Dow Jones Sustainability™ World Index comprises global
sustainability leaders as identified by SAM, part of S&P
Global. It represents the top 10% of the largest 2,500 companies in
the S&P Global BMI based on long-term economic, environmental
and social criteria.
About TELUSTELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a
dynamic, world-leading communications and information technology
company with $15 billion in annual revenue and 15.5 million
customer connections spanning wireless, data, IP, voice,
television, entertainment, video and security. We leverage our
global-leading technology to enable remarkable human outcomes. Our
longstanding commitment to putting our customers first fuels every
aspect of our business, making us a distinct leader in customer
service excellence and loyalty. TELUS Health is Canada's largest
healthcare IT provider, and TELUS International delivers the most
innovative business process solutions to some of the world’s most
established brands.
Driven by our passionate social
purpose to connect all Canadians for good, our deeply meaningful
and enduring philosophy to give where we live has inspired our team
members and retirees to contribute $736 million and 1.4 million
days of service since 2000. This unprecedented generosity and
unparalleled volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving company
in the world.
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