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Airtel

Airtel, officially known as Bharti Airtel Limited, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in India. Founded in 1995, Airtel has established a significant presence across various regions, including South Asia and Africa, making it one of the largest mobile network operators globally. The company operates primarily in the telecommunications industry, offering a diverse range of services such as mobile voice and data, broadband, and digital TV. Airtel is renowned for its innovative solutions, including 4G and 5G services, which set it apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and technological advancement, Airtel has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a market leader. The company continues to expand its footprint, focusing on enhancing connectivity and digital experiences for millions of users worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Airtel's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

42

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 42 is higher than 90% 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, Bharti Airtel, headquartered in India, reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 479,533,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 20,624,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 457,309,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions remained at 5,458,819,000 kg CO2e. Airtel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.2% by FY2031, using FY2021 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions over the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Airtel's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the telecommunications sector, positioning itself as a leader in environmental responsibility.

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202220232024
Scope 1
29,470,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
400,962,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
5,458,819,000
0,000,000,000
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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 IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Airtel is committed to some 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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