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Airtel

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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55

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Airtel's score of 55 is higher than 96% 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 2023, Airtel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,569,960,000 kg CO2e, comprising 20,624,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 457,309,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 8,569,960,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions were primarily driven by upstream leased assets, which accounted for about 4,626,161,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Airtel's emissions were approximately 5,394,813,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 10,453,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 461,221,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a significant increase in emissions from 2021, where total emissions were about 4,368,602,710 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 10,418,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 449,048,000 kg CO2e. Despite the rising emissions, Airtel has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as per the latest data. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their climate commitments. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where telecommunications firms are increasingly pressured to enhance sustainability practices and reduce their carbon footprints.

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Scope 1
10,418,000
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Scope 2
449,048,000
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Scope 3
4,367,602,710
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Airtel's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Airtel is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Airtel 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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