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Iridium

Iridium Communications Inc., commonly known as Iridium, is a leading player in the satellite communications industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a pioneer in providing global voice and data services through its unique constellation of low Earth orbit satellites. Iridium's core offerings include satellite phones, data modems, and IoT solutions, which are distinguished by their ability to deliver reliable connectivity in the most remote locations. With a significant presence in sectors such as maritime, aviation, and government, Iridium has achieved notable milestones, including the successful launch of its Iridium NEXT satellite constellation. Recognised for its robust network and innovative technology, Iridium continues to maintain a strong market position, serving a diverse clientele across the globe.

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37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Iridium's score of 37 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Iridium's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Iridium reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,491,000 kg CO2e, comprising 183,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,091,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,417,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, with data disclosed across all three scopes. In 2022, Iridium's emissions were about 2,439,000 kg CO2e, with 223,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,824,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,341,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has shown a gradual reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions over the years, with a notable decrease from 8,762,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 6,091,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these reductions, Iridium has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions profile while maintaining operational efficiency.

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Scope 1
231,000
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Scope 2
8,531,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Iridium's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Iridium is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Iridium is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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