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Crown Castle Sustainability Profile

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Crown Castle International Corp., commonly known as Crown Castle, is a leading provider of communications infrastructure based in GB. Founded in 1998, the company has established a strong presence across the United States, focusing on key operational regions that support the growing demand for wireless connectivity. Specialising in the telecommunications industry, Crown Castle offers a diverse range of services, including tower leasing, small cell solutions, and fibre optic networks. Their unique approach to infrastructure development enables seamless connectivity for mobile operators and enterprises alike. With a robust market position, Crown Castle has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its extensive portfolio of over 40,000 cell towers and thousands of miles of fibre. This commitment to innovation and reliability solidifies Crown Castle's reputation as a trusted partner in the evolving landscape of wireless communication.

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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Crown Castle's score of 55 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Crown Castle's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Crown Castle reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11374000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 4012000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Notably, the company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions for this year, but previous data indicates significant emissions from categories such as capital goods (192820000 kg CO2e) and downstream leased assets (994816000 kg CO2e). Crown Castle has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025. This goal was established in 2021, with the company actively investing in energy reduction initiatives and sourcing renewable energy. As of 2023, Crown Castle reported being nearly three-quarters of the way to achieving this target. The emissions data is sourced directly from Crown Castle Inc., with no cascading from a parent organization. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint as part of its broader sustainability strategy.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
13,979,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
63,821,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Crown Castle's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Crown Castle's primary industry is Real Estate Services, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Crown Castle'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 Crown Castle is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Crown Castle's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Downstream Leased Assets" being the largest emissions source at 79% of Scope 3 emissions.

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2024
Downstream Leased Assets
79%
Capital Goods
15%
Purchased Goods and Services
6%

Crown Castle'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.

Crown Castle has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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
Reduction Actions

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