American Tower
American Tower Corporation, commonly referred to as American Tower, is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless and broadcast communications infrastructure. Headquartered in the United States, the company has a significant presence across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1995, American Tower has achieved remarkable growth, becoming a key player in the telecommunications industry. The company primarily focuses on the leasing of space on its towers and other structures to wireless service providers, enabling seamless connectivity for millions. Its extensive portfolio includes over 200,000 communications sites, distinguished by their strategic locations and advanced technology. American Tower's commitment to innovation and sustainability has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for major telecom operators worldwide.
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Industry Benchmark
American Tower's score of 39 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
American Tower's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, American Tower Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,157,066,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions broken down into Scope 1 (662,428,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (599,940,000 kg CO2e), and a significant Scope 3 total of 4,157,066,000 kg CO2e. In the US, their combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were about 38,912,000 kg CO2e. American Tower has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 40% by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is classified as consistent with efforts to limit global warming to well below 2°C. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, reflecting a commitment to environmental responsibility within the telecommunications infrastructure sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 650,755,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,617,395,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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American Tower is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
