TELUS

TELUS is part of the Joint Alliance for Corporate Social Responsibility (JAC), which seeks to “Driv[e] the sustainable transformation of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) supply chain” through implementing corporate social responsibility while “sharing resources and best practice” with other members. JAC members are encouraged to “take all reasonable endeavours to promote and secure compliance” to its Supply Chain Sustainability Guidelines to their suppliers, subcontractors, and employees. These guidelines ask suppliers to incorporate sexual orientation and gender identity into their nondiscrimination policies, adopt products and services that offer “environmental and social benefits”, and minimize Greenhouse Gas emissions by establishing emissions reduction targets, publicly reporting GHG emissions metrics, and engaging sub-suppliers and their sub-suppliers to drive GHG emission reduction (1)(2). The company integrates ESG into its business practices. From its 2025 Sustainability and ESG Report: “We link sustainability performance to compensation for all team members through our corporate scorecard, which informs the company-wide performance bonus structure” (3). TELUS integrates ESG into its business practices. From its Sustainability page: “In 2025, we secured Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation for comprehensive climate targets….. Net-zero across our value chain (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2040” (4). Also, from its Supplier Sustainability webpage: “During the tender process, we include a 10% scoring weight to assess the supplier’s ESG program, initiatives and progress” (5). The company integrates DEI into its supply chain. From its Supplier Code of Conduct: “Our suppliers must:… Implement, or expand and increase, their own supplier diversity program” (6). TELUS promotes divisive sex and gender policies. Its Supplier Code of Conduct requires international vendors to include sexual orientation and gender identity in their nondiscrimination policy (7). However, the company has not canceled customers, suppliers, or vendors based on political views or religious beliefs (8).

Telus likely uses Benevity as its charitable giving platform. Benevity vets charities according to the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Hate List, which includes mainstream libertarian, conservative, family, and religious advocacy organizations (1)(2)(3).

TELUS offers unconscious bias and DEI training to its employees (1)(2). The company appears to prioritize diversity over merit in its supply chain. From its Supplier Diversity webpage: “Our Supplier Diversity and Indigenous Procurement Program reflects this commitment by providing equal access to the projects and services TELUS procures to diverse and Indigenous suppliers” (3). TELUS appears to prioritize diversity over merit in its business structure through the establishment of gender and racial targets for its leadership composition. The company is seeking “At the date of approval of this policy, the Board has confirmed the importance of seeking the following board composition: At least 20% of independent directors who are members of visible minorities, who are Indigenous, or who are persons with disabilities or persons who are members of the LGBTQ2+ community; Women and men each represent at least 40% per cent of independent directors” (4). The company does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees (5).

TELUS is committed to net zero emissions by 2040 (1). The company supports DEI within its business practices, employing a Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (2). TELUS supports DEI within its business practices. From its 2025 Sustainability and ESG Report: “D&I principles are deeply embedded in who we are, what we do and how we work” (3). The company supports ESG within its business practices. From its Social Impact webpage: “As a member of the TELUS family, we have a long-standing tradition of incorporating ESG considerations into our business operations” (4). The company hosted a “Drag Story Hour” which provided “a platform for drag performers to share their stories and inspire children and adults (5).

TELUS has not used corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies (1).

TELUS does not operate a PAC or report on its lobbying at this time (1)(2)(3).