Airtel
Airtel, officially known as Bharti Airtel Limited, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in New Delhi, India. Established in 1995, Airtel has grown to become a prominent player in the telecommunications industry, with a significant presence across 18 countries in South Asia and Africa. The company offers a diverse range of services, including mobile voice and data, broadband, and digital TV, distinguished by its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. Airtel has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the first operators to launch 4G services in India. With a robust market position, it is recognised for its extensive network coverage and competitive pricing. Airtel continues to lead the way in digital transformation, making it a preferred choice for millions of customers seeking reliable connectivity and advanced digital solutions.
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Airtel's score of 46 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Airtel's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Airtel reported carbon emissions totalling approximately 5.7 million tonnes CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 21.7 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 470.8 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and around 5.7 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by upstream leased assets, which accounted for about 4.6 billion tonnes CO2e. In 2022, Airtel's emissions were slightly lower, with total emissions of about 5.4 million tonnes CO2e, comprising approximately 10.5 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 461.2 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and around 5.4 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 3. The company has shown a consistent trend in emissions reporting, with a notable increase in Scope 1 emissions from 10.4 million tonnes CO2e in 2021 to 21.7 million tonnes CO2e in 2023. Despite these figures, Airtel has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of recognised frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that while Airtel is actively monitoring its emissions, it has yet to establish formal commitments to reduce its carbon footprint in the coming years.
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Add to project2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,418,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 449,048,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,367,602,710 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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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.
