Al Yah Satellite Communications
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 (Yahsat), headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (AE), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,004,000 kg CO2e, comprising 48,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 8,956,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Yahsat's emissions data for 2023 is currently unavailable, but the company has shown a commitment to sustainability through its reporting practices. The GHG emissions intensity for 2022 was reported at about 22,000 kg CO2e per employee. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives, Yahsat is part of a corporate family that includes Al Yah Satellite Communication Company PJSC, which may influence its sustainability strategies. The emissions data is cascaded from this parent organization, reflecting a broader commitment to environmental responsibility within the group. Yahsat's climate commitments and initiatives remain vague, with no specific reduction targets or pledges disclosed. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, indicating a potential pathway towards future climate action.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 48,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 9,554,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Al Yah Satellite Communications is not participating in any 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.
