Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PrJSC, commonly known as Yahsat, is a leading satellite communications provider headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Established in 2007, Yahsat has rapidly evolved within the telecommunications industry, offering a diverse range of services across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and South West Asia. Yahsat's core offerings include satellite broadband, secure communications, and satellite-based broadcasting services, distinguished by their reliability and extensive coverage. The company operates a fleet of advanced satellites, including the Y1A, Y1B, and Y3, which enhance connectivity for both commercial and government sectors. With a strong market position, Yahsat has achieved significant milestones, such as launching the first Emirati satellite and expanding its service portfolio to meet the growing demand for high-speed internet and secure communications.
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Al Yah Satellite Communications's score of 36 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Al Yah Satellite Communications (Yahsat) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23,718,640 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 231,430 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,528,320 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 23,718,640 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a slight increase in total emissions compared to previous years, where total emissions were about 9,004,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 9,774,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 9,601,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Yahsat has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company has reported emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking their environmental impact. However, without defined reduction commitments or initiatives, it remains unclear how Yahsat plans to address its carbon emissions moving forward. Overall, Yahsat's emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and potential future commitments to enhance sustainability practices within the telecommunications industry.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 48,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 13,614,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 20,560,284,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Al Yah Satellite Communications 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.