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Airtel

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Airtel, officially known as Bharti Airtel Limited, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1995, Airtel has grown to become a prominent player in the global telecom industry, with significant operations across Africa and Asia. The company offers a diverse range of services, including mobile voice and data, fixed-line broadband, and digital TV, distinguished by its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. With a strong market presence, Airtel has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the largest mobile network operators in Africa. Its core products, including Airtel Money and high-speed internet services, set it apart in a competitive landscape. Recognised for its reliability and extensive coverage, Airtel continues to shape the future of telecommunications, making it a trusted choice for millions of customers.

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69

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Airtel's score of 69 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Airtel's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Airtel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 134,021,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 89,870,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 44,151,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a significant focus on reducing operational emissions, although specific reduction targets or initiatives were not disclosed. In 2023, Airtel's emissions were notably higher, with total emissions reaching about 891,182,000 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 20,624,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 457,309,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 891,182,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions indicate a substantial impact from upstream activities, which were not detailed in the latest report. Airtel's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Airtel Africa Plc, reflecting a corporate family relationship. The company has not specified any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, Airtel's emissions profile highlights the need for ongoing efforts to address both operational and supply chain emissions as part of its climate strategy.

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Scope 1
42,955,390
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Scope 2
880,859,270
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Scope 3
4,367,602,710
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Airtel'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 Airtel is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Airtel 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.

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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