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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.

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49

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Airtel's score of 49 is higher than 88% 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, Bharti Airtel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 492,986,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 21,721,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 470,775,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2023, the emissions were slightly lower at approximately 478,549,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 20,624,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 457,309,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Airtel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, in line with the GSMA's Carbon Action Plan for the telecom industry. Additionally, the company has established near-term reduction targets: a 50.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by the end of FY 2031, using FY 2020-21 as the baseline, and a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions over the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Airtel's commitment to sustainable practices within the telecommunications sector.

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202220232024
Scope 1
29,470,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
400,962,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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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 very 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. This request for Airtel is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Airtel is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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