Al Yah Satellite Communications
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 20 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Al Yah Satellite Communications's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Al Yah Satellite Communications reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,004,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 48,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 13,144,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Notably, Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions, accounted for a significant 20,560,284,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Al Yah Satellite Communications has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. From 2021 to 2022, the company achieved a reduction in total emissions from approximately 9,774,000 kg CO2e to 9,004,000 kg CO2e, indicating a positive trend in their climate performance. Despite these reductions, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from the company, which suggests a potential area for future commitment. The absence of specific initiatives or targets highlights the need for further action in aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 48,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 13,614,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 20,560,284,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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Al Yah Satellite Communications is not committed to any 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.
