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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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 13,144,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. For the year 2023, emissions data is not available, but the company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives. Notably, there are no specific reduction targets or commitments reported, including those from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Al Yah Satellite Communication Company PJSC, which is part of a broader corporate family relationship. Al Yah Satellite Communications has demonstrated a commitment to transparency in its emissions reporting, although it has not set formal reduction targets or climate pledges. The company’s emissions intensity is reported at approximately 14,380 kg CO2e per employee for the year 2022, indicating a focus on monitoring and managing its carbon footprint.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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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.