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Zain

Zain Group, a leading telecommunications provider, is headquartered in Kuwait (KW) and operates across several key regions in the Middle East and North Africa. Founded in 1983, Zain has established itself as a pioneer in the telecom industry, achieving significant milestones such as being the first mobile operator in the region. The company offers a diverse range of services, including mobile voice and data services, fixed-line solutions, and digital services, all tailored to meet the evolving needs of its customers. Zain is renowned for its innovative approach, particularly in mobile technology and customer experience, which sets it apart from competitors. With a strong market position, Zain has garnered numerous awards for its service excellence and commitment to digital transformation, solidifying its reputation as a trusted telecommunications leader in the region.

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62

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

Zain's score of 62 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Zain's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Zain, headquartered in Kuwait (KW), reported significant carbon emissions across its operations. The total emissions were approximately 1,000,752,118 kg CO2e, comprising 359,283,840 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 648,237,340 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 490,328,710 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, Scope 3 emissions included substantial contributions from capital goods (137,572,180 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (97,893,460 kg CO2e). Zain has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Furthermore, Zain aims for a long-term reduction of 90% in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Zain's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.

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202120222023
Scope 1
48,365,000
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Scope 2
158,797,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
336,091,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Zain'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 Zain is in KW, which has a high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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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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