Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC

Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC's reported carbon emissions

Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (e&), headquartered in the UAE and operating within the Post and telecommunication services sector, has reported significant carbon emissions across its operations. For the reporting year 2024, the company recorded approximately 380.4 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 1.36 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based) emissions, totalling approximately 1.74 billion kg CO2e for Scopes 1 and 2 combined. In 2023, Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC reported total emissions of approximately 3.84 billion kg CO2e, comprising approximately 387.6 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 1.46 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 1.99 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. The total reported emissions for 2022 were approximately 3.75 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at roughly 398.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 1.52 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 1.84 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, total emissions were approximately 380.1 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions including approximately 60.9 million kg CO2e for fugitive emissions, and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 319.1 million kg CO2e. Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC is actively pursuing ambitious climate commitments. The company has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Furthermore, it aims for net zero operations by 2030, encompassing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. A significant near-term target, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), is a 43% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, using a 2022 baseline. The company also commits to a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions, specifically for purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream leased assets, and investments within the same 2030 timeframe. For its UAE operations, net zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 are targeted by 2030. Additionally, a broader commitment exists to achieve net zero emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) across all its markets by 2050, with a specific net zero goal for Scope 1 and 2 across all markets by 2040. In 2019, the company reported a 34% decrease in GHG emissions for Scope 1 and a 22% decrease in electricity consumption for Scope 2 compared to 2018, reflecting their energy-saving initiatives.