Groupe Iliad, a prominent telecommunications provider headquartered in France, has established itself as a key player in the industry since its founding in 1999. With a strong presence in major operational regions across Europe, Iliad is renowned for its innovative approach to mobile and internet services. The company is best known for its flagship brand, Free, which revolutionised the French telecom market with competitive pricing and no-contract offerings. Iliad's core products include mobile telephony, broadband internet, and fibre-optic services, distinguished by their commitment to transparency and customer satisfaction. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful launch of its services in Italy. With a reputation for challenging the status quo, Groupe Iliad continues to solidify its market position as a forward-thinking leader in the telecommunications sector.
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In 2024, Groupe Iliad reported total carbon emissions of approximately 561,958,000 kg CO2e in France, with Scope 1 emissions at about 18,923,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 19,720,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2030 and by 90% by 2050, both from a 2022 base year. Additionally, it targets a 46% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030 and a 90% reduction by 2050. Groupe Iliad's long-term strategy includes aligning its emissions with a 1.5°C pathway by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. These targets are part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, which have been cascaded from its parent company, Iliad S.A. The company is committed to transparency and accountability in its climate actions, reflecting its dedication to sustainability within the telecommunications sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 19,038,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 |
Groupe Iliad'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.
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.
Groupe Iliad 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.
