Al Yah Satellite Communications Sustainability Profile
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PrJSC, commonly known as Yahsat, is a leading satellite communications provider headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Established in 2007, Yahsat has rapidly evolved within the telecommunications industry, offering a diverse range of services across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and South West Asia. Yahsat's core offerings include satellite broadband, secure communications, and satellite-based broadcasting services, distinguished by their reliability and extensive coverage. The company operates a fleet of advanced satellites, including the Y1A, Y1B, and Y3, which enhance connectivity for both commercial and government sectors. With a strong market position, Yahsat has achieved significant milestones, such as launching the first Emirati satellite and expanding its service portfolio to meet the growing demand for high-speed internet and secure communications.
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Al Yah Satellite Communications's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Al Yah Satellite Communications, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (AE), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,192,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 48,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 8,956,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, resulting in a combined total for Scope 1 and 2 of approximately 9,004,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2021, the company recorded total emissions of about 13,905,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions remaining consistent at 48,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 9,726,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions of about 713,000 kg CO2e from 2021 to 2022. Al Yah Satellite Communications has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data reported is cascaded from the parent company, Al Yah Satellite Communication Company PJSC, through a corporate family relationship, with performance data sourced directly from the same entity. The company continues to engage in sustainability practices, although specific climate pledges or reduction initiatives have not been detailed in the available information.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 48,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 13,614,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Al Yah Satellite Communications's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Al Yah Satellite Communications has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
