Cellnex
Cellnex Telecom, a leading independent telecommunications infrastructure operator, is headquartered in Madrid, Spain (ES). Founded in 2015, the company has rapidly expanded its footprint across Europe, with significant operations in countries such as Italy, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Specialising in the deployment and management of wireless telecommunications infrastructure, Cellnex offers a range of services including tower management, small cells, and fibre optic networks. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart in the industry, enabling seamless connectivity for mobile network operators and enhancing digital communication. With a robust market position, Cellnex has achieved notable milestones, including the acquisition of numerous telecom assets, solidifying its status as a key player in the European market. The company continues to drive growth and transformation in the telecommunications sector, supporting the increasing demand for connectivity.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Cellnex's score of 77 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cellnex's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cellnex Telecom reported total carbon emissions of approximately 519,804,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 (519,804,000 kg CO2e) and Scope 3 emissions (approximately 479,990,000 kg CO2e). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030, based on a 2020 baseline. Additionally, Cellnex plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 0% in 2020 to 100% by 2025. Furthermore, it targets a 21% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods by 2025. These initiatives align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Cellnex's commitment to sustainable practices in the telecommunications sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,049,930 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 161,749,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Cellnex is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
