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Ascom Sustainability Profile

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Ascom Holding AG, commonly referred to as Ascom, is a leading provider of communication and workflow solutions headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1987, the company has established a strong presence in the healthcare and enterprise sectors, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency through innovative technology. Ascom's core offerings include advanced nurse call systems, mobile communication solutions, and workflow management tools, all designed to improve patient care and streamline processes. Their unique integration capabilities set them apart in a competitive market, enabling seamless connectivity across various platforms. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Ascom has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for their solutions. The company continues to solidify its market position as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to optimise communication and operational workflows.

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49

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

Ascom's score of 49 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

64%

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Ascom's reported carbon emissions

Ascom, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,441,000 kg CO2e for the year 2024. This figure includes 1,879,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion (1,698,000 kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (144,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions accounted for 607,000 kg CO2e, with the majority stemming from purchased electricity (573,000 kg CO2e). The most significant portion of emissions came from Scope 3, totalling about 15,955,000 kg CO2e, which includes substantial contributions from purchased goods and services (10,175,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (1,356,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, Ascom's total emissions were reported at approximately 4,801,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 988,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 466,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 3,346,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant increase in emissions from 2023 to 2024. Despite these figures, Ascom has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi commitments. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization, ensuring that the reported figures are solely reflective of Ascom's operations. Overall, Ascom's emissions profile highlights the need for ongoing assessment and potential strategies to mitigate their carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which represent the largest share of their total emissions.

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20162017201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
74,000,000
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00,000
00,000
00,000
00,000
000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
14,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
-
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Ascom's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Ascom's Location?

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Very high
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 Ascom is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Ascom's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Ascom's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 377% last year and decreased by approximately 76% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 64% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
64%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
11%
Business Travel
8%
Employee Commuting
7%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Use of Sold Products
2%
Capital Goods
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Ascom'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.

Ascom 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.

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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