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Colt Group S.A. Sustainability Profile

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Colt Group S.A., commonly referred to as Colt, is a leading provider of high-performance network and communication services, headquartered in Luxembourg (LU). Founded in 1992, Colt has established a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and North America, catering to a diverse range of industries including finance, technology, and telecommunications. Specialising in connectivity, cloud services, and data centre solutions, Colt distinguishes itself through its commitment to delivering low-latency, reliable services tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its fibre network and the introduction of innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency. With a robust market position, Colt Group S.A. is recognised for its exceptional service quality and customer-centric approach, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimise their digital infrastructure.

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68

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

Colt Group S.A.'s score of 68 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Colt Group S.A.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Colt Group S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 352,635,000 kg CO2e, a decrease from about 390,750,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions breakdown for 2024 includes Scope 1 emissions at about 3,881,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 6,941,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 341,814,000 kg CO2e. Colt Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 47% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, aligning with a 1.5°C climate trajectory. Additionally, the company targets a 28% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include achieving a 90% absolute reduction across all scopes by 2045, also from a 2019 baseline. These targets are in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Colt's commitment to reaching net-zero emissions by 2045. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported by Colt Group S.A.

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6,773,000
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Scope 2
43,841,000
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Scope 3
495,494,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Colt Group S.A.'s Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Colt Group S.A.'s Location?

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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 Colt Group S.A. is in LU, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Colt Group S.A.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Colt Group S.A.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 9% last year and decreased by approximately 31% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 34% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
34%
Capital Goods
34%
Upstream Leased Assets
24%

Colt Group S.A.'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.

Colt Group S.A. has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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
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