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Algar Telecom

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Algar Telecom, a prominent telecommunications provider based in Brazil, has established itself as a key player in the industry since its founding in 1954. Headquartered in Uberlândia, the company operates extensively across the Minas Gerais and São Paulo regions, delivering a wide range of services. Specialising in fixed-line and mobile telephony, broadband internet, and data centre solutions, Algar Telecom distinguishes itself through its commitment to quality and customer service. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its fibre-optic network, which enhances connectivity for both residential and business clients. With a strong market position, Algar Telecom is recognised for its innovative approach and has garnered numerous awards for service excellence, solidifying its reputation as a trusted telecommunications partner in Brazil.

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28

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Algar Telecom's score of 28 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Algar Telecom's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Algar S/A Empreendimentos e Participações

In 2022, Algar Telecom reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,278,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,235,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,671,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 371,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from 2021, when total emissions were about 4,171,000 kg CO2e, indicating a decrease of approximately 893,000 kg CO2e year-on-year. Algar Telecom's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Algar Telecom S.A., and reflects a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. The company has set near-term reduction targets, although specific numerical targets have not been disclosed. As of March 2023, Algar Telecom is committed to these near-term targets but has not yet committed to a net-zero goal. Over the past few years, Algar Telecom has demonstrated a trend of decreasing emissions, with total emissions dropping from about 6,642,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to the current figure in 2022. This reduction aligns with broader industry efforts to mitigate climate change impacts within the telecommunications sector. Overall, Algar Telecom is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining transparency about its emissions and climate commitments.

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Scope 1
32,374,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
4,989,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Algar Telecom's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Algar Telecom is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Algar Telecom 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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