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Alcatel-Lucent Sustainability Profile

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Alcatel-Lucent, a prominent player in the telecommunications industry, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 2006 through the merger of Alcatel and Lucent Technologies, the company has since established itself as a leader in network and communications technology. Specialising in IP networking, cloud solutions, and ultra-broadband access, Alcatel-Lucent offers innovative products that enhance connectivity and operational efficiency. Their unique approach to integrating software and hardware solutions has positioned them at the forefront of the digital transformation landscape. With a strong market presence, Alcatel-Lucent has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in 5G technology and contributions to smart city initiatives. Their commitment to innovation and quality continues to drive their reputation as a trusted partner in the global telecommunications sector.

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74

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.

36

Industry Benchmark

Alcatel-Lucent's score of 74 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Alcatel-Lucent's reported carbon emissions

In 2015, Alcatel-Lucent reported total carbon emissions of approximately 30,094,065,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 44,080,000 kg CO2e. The company has committed to reducing its absolute carbon footprint from Scope 1 and Scope 2 operations by 50% by 2020, using a 2008 baseline. This target reflects a significant commitment to climate action, aiming to enhance sustainability within its operations. The emissions data from previous years shows a trend of high emissions, with 2013 emissions reaching approximately 1,379,857,000 kg CO2e, which included Scope 1 emissions of about 63,036,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 439,175,000 kg CO2e. The company has made strides in reducing its emissions, achieving a 10% reduction in total Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2016 compared to 2015 levels. Alcatel-Lucent's climate commitments are cascaded from its parent company, Nokia Oyj, which also sets ambitious sustainability targets. The company is part of a broader corporate family that prioritises climate action and aims to align with industry standards for emissions reduction.

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201020112012201320142015
Scope 1
151,155,000
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Scope 2
570,039,000
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Scope 3
489,716,000
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00,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Alcatel-Lucent's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Alcatel-Lucent's primary industry is Telecommunications Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Alcatel-Lucent's Location?

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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 Alcatel-Lucent is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Alcatel-Lucent's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Alcatel-Lucent's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2010, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 99% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2013
Use of Sold Products
99%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Alcatel-Lucent'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.

Alcatel-Lucent has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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