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updated 24 days ago

FREE SAS Sustainability Profile

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FREE SAS, a prominent telecommunications provider headquartered in France, has been a key player in the industry since its founding in 1999. Known for its innovative approach, the company primarily operates in the mobile and internet services sectors, catering to millions of customers across France and beyond. With a focus on delivering high-quality, affordable services, FREE SAS has revolutionised the market with its unique offerings, including competitive mobile plans and high-speed broadband solutions. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being one of the first to introduce no-contract mobile plans in France, which has set it apart from traditional providers. Recognised for its disruptive strategies, FREE SAS continues to strengthen its market position, consistently ranking among the top telecommunications companies in the region. Its commitment to customer satisfaction and technological advancement underscores its reputation as a leader in the telecommunications industry.

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56

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications 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.

33

Industry Benchmark

FREE SAS's score of 56 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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FREE SAS's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from iliad S.A.

FREE SAS, headquartered in France, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The organisation is a current subsidiary of Iliad S.A., which cascades its emissions data and climate commitments down to FREE SAS. As part of its climate strategy, Iliad S.A. has set various reduction targets, although specific details regarding these targets have not been disclosed for FREE SAS. The company is involved in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are managed at the parent company level. While FREE SAS has not outlined its own specific climate pledges or reduction initiatives, it is expected to align with the broader sustainability goals set by Iliad S.A. This includes a commitment to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing environmental performance across its operations. In summary, while FREE SAS lacks direct emissions data and specific reduction targets, it is part of a corporate family that prioritises climate action and sustainability through its parent company, Iliad S.A.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
19,038,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
202,945,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
775,282,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is FREE SAS's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. FREE SAS's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is FREE SAS'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 FREE SAS is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

FREE SAS's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

FREE SAS's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 20% last year and increased by approximately 52% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 42% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Capital Goods
42%
Use of Sold Products
26%
Purchased Goods and Services
23%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
16%
Employee Commuting
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

FREE SAS'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.

FREE SAS 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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