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Crown Castle

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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41

Industry Average

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24

Industry Benchmark

Crown Castle's score of 41 is higher than 94% 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 2023, Crown Castle reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,018,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 18,958,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 4,626,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The Scope 1 emissions primarily stem from mobile combustion (9,623,000 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (2,024,000 kg CO2e). Crown Castle has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025. This goal was established in 2021 and is supported by ongoing investments in energy reduction initiatives and the sourcing of renewable energy. The company is reportedly on track to achieve this target, having made substantial progress towards its goal. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of about 31,937,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, indicating a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint. The commitment to sustainability is further underscored by their efforts to utilise high-quality carbon offsets as part of their strategy. Crown Castle's climate initiatives reflect a strong dedication to addressing the global challenge of climate change, positioning the company as a responsible leader in the telecommunications infrastructure sector.

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

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Crown Castle's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is 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 Crown Castle is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Crown Castle is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

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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