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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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44

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Airtel's score of 44 is higher than 86% 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 2022, Bharti Airtel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29470000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 400962000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. For the following year, 2023, emissions were slightly reduced to approximately 20624000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 457309000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Looking ahead, Airtel has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon emissions by 50.2% for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by the fiscal year ending March 2031, using FY 2020-21 as the baseline. Additionally, the company aims to cut its absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% over the same timeframe. Airtel is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with the targets set by the GSMA under the Carbon Action Plan for the telecom industry. This long-term commitment reflects the company's dedication to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact.

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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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