Cellnex
Cellnex Telecom, a leading independent telecommunications infrastructure operator, is headquartered in Madrid, Spain (ES). Founded in 2015, the company has rapidly expanded its footprint across Europe, with significant operations in countries such as Italy, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Specialising in the deployment and management of wireless telecommunications infrastructure, Cellnex offers a range of services including tower management, small cells, and fibre optic networks. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart in the industry, enabling seamless connectivity for mobile network operators and enhancing digital communication. With a robust market position, Cellnex has achieved notable milestones, including the acquisition of numerous telecom assets, solidifying its status as a key player in the European market. The company continues to drive growth and transformation in the telecommunications sector, supporting the increasing demand for connectivity.
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Cellnex's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Cellnex reported total carbon emissions of approximately 307,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 4,980,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled around 16,529,340 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reached approximately 297,577,280 kg CO2e. The latter includes substantial categories such as upstream leased assets (about 99,031,480 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 40,194,430 kg CO2e). Cellnex has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 as part of their Net-Zero Strategy. They have also committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions, along with Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, by 70% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, they aim to achieve a 21% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods by 2025. The company is on track to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 0% in 2020 to 100% by 2025, further supporting its sustainability goals. Cellnex's commitment to carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 underscores their proactive approach to addressing climate change within the telecommunications sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,049,930 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 161,749,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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