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Cellnex

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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.

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96

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.

33

Industry Benchmark

Cellnex's score of 96 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cellnex's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Cellnex Telecom reported total carbon emissions of approximately 319,086,580 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 297,577,280 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were reported at approximately 4,979,960 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled around 16,529,340 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This long-term goal is supported by interim targets, including a 70% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by 2030, based on a 2020 baseline. Additionally, Cellnex aims to achieve a 21% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods by 2025. Cellnex's commitment to sustainability is further evidenced by its goal to source 100% renewable electricity by 2025, transitioning from 0% in 2020. These targets align with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.

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20172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
2,049,930
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0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
161,749,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cellnex's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Cellnex is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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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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