Cellnex Telecom, headquartered in Spain, is a leading player in the post and telecommunication services industry, specifically focusing on the deployment and management of telecommunications infrastructure. Founded in 2015, Cellnex has rapidly expanded its operations across several key European markets, including Italy, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
The company specialises in providing essential services such as mobile and broadcasting tower management, offering unique solutions that enhance connectivity and support the growing demand for data transmission. With a robust portfolio of over 30,000 sites, Cellnex has established itself as a significant market leader, recognised for its commitment to innovation and sustainability in telecommunications. Notable achievements include strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its infrastructure capabilities, positioning Cellnex as a pivotal player in the evolving digital landscape.
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Industry Intensity
Post and Telecommunications Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 60% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cellnex's reported carbon emissions
Cellnex, headquartered in Spain and operating within the Post and telecommunication services industry, reported a total of approximately 608.2 billion kg CO2e in emissions for the year 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For the same year, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 5.1 billion kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based method, totalled about 27.7 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were considerably higher, amounting to approximately 603.1 billion kg CO2e, with significant contributions from capital goods (approximately 385.7 billion kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 549.8 billion kg CO2e). In 2024, Cellnex's total emissions were approximately 824.3 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 4.9 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 15.6 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were reported at about 803.7 billion kg CO2e, with capital goods and employee commute being major contributors. Cellnex has set ambitious climate targets. The company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. As part of its near-term goals, Cellnex aims to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and Scope 3 (fuel and energy-related activities) GHG emissions by 70% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, Cellnex committed to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods by 21% by 2025, also based on a 2020 baseline. Furthermore, Cellnex is working towards sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2025 and maintaining this through 2030. By 2030, 82% of its suppliers and customers, in terms of emissions, will be required to have science-based targets. The company also aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 by offsetting residual emissions, aligning with its Net-Zero by 2050 commitment under the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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Cellnex’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
70% reduction in all scopes
Cellnex commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 70% by 2030 (2020 base year). In addition, it commits to increasing acti…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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