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Iridium

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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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43

Industry Average

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29

Industry Benchmark

Iridium's score of 43 is higher than 65% 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 Communications Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,091,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), 1,830,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, and 2,417,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2022, where they were about 223,000 kg CO2e, and a notable increase in Scope 3 emissions from about 1,341,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. Iridium is committed to climate action through its support of the Paris Peace Forum’s “Net Zero Space” initiative, which aims for sustainable use of outer space by 2030, specifically targeting the reduction of debris orbiting Earth. This commitment encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, although specific reduction percentages have not been disclosed. The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to emissions reporting, disclosing data across all three scopes (1, 2, and 3) and aligning with industry standards. Iridium's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that their reported figures reflect their direct operational impact.

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

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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.

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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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