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Crown Castle International Corp., commonly known as Crown Castle, is a leading provider in the real estate services sector, specifically focusing on telecommunications infrastructure. Headquartered in Great Britain, the company operates extensively across the United States, offering innovative solutions that support the growing demand for mobile connectivity.
Founded in 1998, Crown Castle has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its extensive portfolio of towers, small cells, and fibre networks. Their core services are distinguished by a commitment to enhancing network performance and reliability, making them a preferred partner for major wireless carriers.
With a strong market position, Crown Castle is recognised for its strategic investments in infrastructure that facilitate the rollout of 5G technology. This dedication to innovation and quality has solidified its reputation as a key player in the telecommunications real estate industry.
+13 vs industry average
Crown Castle’s score of 42 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Real Estate Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Real Estate Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Crown Castle, a real estate services company based in GB, reported total emissions of approximately 1.48 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This included approximately 11.37 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4.01 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1.47 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3. Their Scope 3 emissions in 2024 were primarily from downstream leased assets (approximately 994.82 million kg CO2e), capital goods (approximately 357.14 million kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (approximately 117.32 million kg CO2e).
In 2023, Crown Castle's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 14.33 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 4.63 million kg CO2e. For 2022, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 13.33 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 18.31 million kg CO2e. In 2021, their Scope 1 emissions were about 13.05 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 57.79 million kg CO2e. In 2020, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 13.98 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 location-based emissions were approximately 63.82 million kg CO2e.
Crown Castle has set a near-term goal to be carbon neutral for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025. This commitment was established in 2021. The company also aims for a 52% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions against a 2019 baseline by 2025. They are investing in energy reduction initiatives, sourcing renewable energy, and utilising carbon offsets to achieve these targets. Crown Castle aims to source 100% renewable energy to support its carbon neutrality goal.
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2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
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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