du, officially known as Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AE). Founded in 2006, du has rapidly established itself as a key player in the UAE's telecom industry, offering a wide range of services including mobile, fixed-line, and broadband solutions. With a focus on innovation, du provides unique products such as its advanced mobile plans and high-speed internet services, catering to both individual and business customers. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of 5G services, positioning itself at the forefront of technological advancements in the region. Recognised for its customer-centric approach, du continues to enhance its market position through strategic partnerships and a commitment to quality service.
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du's score of 31 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, du reported total carbon emissions of approximately 126,988,000 kg CO2e, comprising 28,112,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 98,876,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease its Scope 1 emissions by 30% from 2021 levels by 2025 and Scope 2 emissions by 25% from the same baseline year. Historically, du's emissions have shown fluctuations, with total emissions recorded at 121,529,000 kg CO2e in 2021, 129,921,000 kg CO2e in 2022, and 141,386,000 kg CO2e projected for 2024. The company has actively disclosed its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and accountability in its climate strategy. Du's initiatives include the implementation of hybrid energy systems, which have reportedly contributed to a reduction of about 5,000,000 kg CO2e in emissions. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices as part of its broader climate commitments.
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2012 | 2013 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 27,569,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 220,983,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 2,138,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - |
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du 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.