Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC, commonly known as Etisalat, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (AE). Established in 1976, Etisalat has grown to become a prominent player in the telecommunications industry, serving millions of customers across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The company offers a diverse range of services, including mobile and fixed-line telephony, broadband, and digital solutions, distinguished by its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. Notable achievements include being one of the first operators in the region to launch 5G services, reinforcing its market position as a technology leader. With a focus on enhancing connectivity and digital transformation, Etisalat continues to shape the future of telecommunications in the region and beyond.
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In 2024, Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (e&), headquartered in the UAE, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 331,125,930 kg CO2e. This figure includes 22,128,184,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 298,930,410 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, with no reported Scope 2 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals significant contributions from processing of sold products (1,948,186,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (6,741,638,000 kg CO2e). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. In the near term, e& has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 43% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Notably, in 2019, e& achieved a 34% reduction in GHG emissions compared to 2018, alongside a 22% decrease in electricity consumption. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect e&'s commitment to sustainable practices within the telecommunications sector. The company continues to focus on energy-saving programmes and initiatives to further reduce its carbon footprint.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,317,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 521,176,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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.
Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC 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.


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