Lumen Technologies
Lumen Technologies, Inc., commonly referred to as Lumen, is a leading technology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1968, Lumen has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a key player in the telecommunications and digital services industry. With a strong presence across North America and Europe, Lumen focuses on providing advanced networking, edge computing, and security solutions. The company’s core offerings include high-speed internet, cloud connectivity, and managed services, all designed to enhance digital transformation for businesses. Lumen's unique approach combines a robust fibre network with innovative technologies, positioning it as a trusted partner for enterprises seeking to optimise their operations. Notably, Lumen has received recognition for its commitment to sustainability and customer service excellence, solidifying its market position as a forward-thinking leader in the digital landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Lumen Technologies's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Lumen Technologies's score of 34 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Lumen Technologies's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Lumen Technologies reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,429,000,000 kg CO2e, with specific emissions breakdowns including 173,906 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 1,250,240,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to an 18% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, Lumen aims for a 10% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. Lumen Technologies is headquartered in the United States and operates within the telecommunications sector, reflecting a growing commitment to sustainability and climate action in the industry.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 223,629,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,674,423,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,498,404,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Lumen Technologies 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.
