ENVIRONMENT

Powering a low‑impact digital world

We’re helping to reduce emissions by optimizing energy and modernizing our fiber network.

ENVIRONMENT

Powering a low‑impact digital world

We’re helping to reduce emissions by optimizing energy and modernizing our fiber network.

Our approach

At Lumen, sustainability is at the core of how we operate. We’re working to reduce our environmental impact while improving efficiency, strengthening resilience and creating long‑term value. Guided by our impact strategy and stakeholder insights, we focus on lowering emissions, using energy more efficiently and transparently reporting our progress.

Our approach

At Lumen, sustainability is at the core of how we operate. We’re working to reduce our environmental impact while improving efficiency, strengthening resilience and creating long‑term value. Guided by our impact strategy and stakeholder insights, we focus on lowering emissions, using energy more efficiently and transparently reporting our progress.

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Areas of focus

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Environmental compliance

Our environmental management systems help us identify and mitigate the environmental impacts of our operations, drive continuous improvement and facilitate regulatory compliance.

Environmental compliance

Our environmental management systems help us identify and mitigate the environmental impacts of our operations, drive continuous improvement and facilitate regulatory compliance.

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Climate risk management

We actively assess climate‑related risks and opportunities as part of our sustainability strategy using frameworks like the Task Force on Climate‑Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) to help strengthen resilience across our network and operations.

Climate risk management

We actively assess climate‑related risks and opportunities as part of our sustainability strategy using frameworks like the Task Force on Climate‑Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) to help strengthen resilience across our network and operations.

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Greenhouse gas emissions and reduction targets

We’re committed to reducing our carbon footprint through energy efficiency, renewable energy and facility improvements. We've set science‑based GHG emissions reduction targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% and upstream Scope 3 emissions by 33% by 2033, from a 2022 baseline. These targets are validated by the Science‑Based Target initiative (SBTi).


To help achieve these goals, we've developed a comprehensive roadmap that spans our operations and value chain. Outlined in our Energy Efficiency and Innovation Plan, it focuses on targeted actions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3—from facility efficiency and expanded renewable energy use to deeper collaboration with suppliers.

Greenhouse gas emissions and reduction targets

We’re committed to reducing our carbon footprint through energy efficiency, renewable energy and facility improvements. We've set science‑based GHG emissions reduction targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% and upstream Scope 3 emissions by 33% by 2033, from a 2022 baseline. These targets are validated by the Science‑Based Target initiative (SBTi).


To help achieve these goals, we've developed a comprehensive roadmap that spans our operations and value chain. Outlined in our Energy Efficiency and Innovation Plan, it focuses on targeted actions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3—from facility efficiency and expanded renewable energy use to deeper collaboration with suppliers.

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Water

Water is a critical resource, and we are focused on using it responsibly. We track usage across our North American sites and work to reduce consumption, particularly in areas at risk of drought.

Water

Water is a critical resource, and we are focused on using it responsibly. We track usage across our North American sites and work to reduce consumption, particularly in areas at risk of drought.

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Waste

We reduce waste through responsible material management, including recycling, reuse and proper equipment disposal. Our approach minimizes environmental impact while supporting efficient, sustainable operations.

Waste

We reduce waste through responsible material management, including recycling, reuse and proper equipment disposal. Our approach minimizes environmental impact while supporting efficient, sustainable operations.

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Reporting and disclosure

We align our reporting with recognized frameworks, including the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Task Force on Climate‑Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). We disclose environmental data through the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) to provide transparent, decision‑useful information. We’ve maintained an A‑ CDP score since 2023.

Reporting and disclosure

We align our reporting with recognized frameworks, including the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Task Force on Climate‑Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). We disclose environmental data through the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) to provide transparent, decision‑useful information. We’ve maintained an A‑ CDP score since 2023.

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