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Telecommunications Services
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Gtt Sustainability Profile

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GTT Communications, Inc., commonly referred to as GTT, is a leading global provider of managed network services headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2000, GTT has established a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, delivering innovative solutions to meet the needs of businesses worldwide. Specialising in cloud networking, GTT offers a range of services including SD-WAN, internet connectivity, and managed security solutions. What sets GTT apart is its extensive global fibre network and commitment to customer-centric service, enabling seamless connectivity for enterprises of all sizes. With a focus on digital transformation, GTT has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have enhanced its service portfolio. As a trusted partner in the telecommunications industry, GTT continues to solidify its market position through reliable, scalable solutions tailored to the evolving demands of modern businesses.

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64

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.

36

Industry Benchmark

Gtt's score of 64 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gtt's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, GTT reported total carbon emissions of approximately 176,052,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 771,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 522,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 174,759,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes business travel (about 2,668,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (approximately 1,389,000 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (around 155,860,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, GTT's total emissions were approximately 162,912,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 441,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 516,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 161,955,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a notable increase in emissions from 2022, where total emissions were about 119,766,000 kg CO2e. GTT has set an ambitious net zero goal for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035, which reflects their commitment to reducing emissions within their direct control. However, their current targets do not extend to Scope 3 emissions. This commitment is part of their long-term strategy to address climate change and is inherited from their parent company, GTT Communications, Inc. Overall, GTT's emissions data and climate commitments highlight their focus on reducing their carbon footprint while acknowledging the challenges posed by Scope 3 emissions.

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Scope 1
448,000
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Scope 2
160,000
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000,000
Scope 3
14,427,893,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Gtt's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gtt's primary industry is Telecommunications Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Gtt'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 Gtt is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Gtt's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Gtt's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 8% last year and decreased by approximately 99% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 89% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
89%
Use of Sold Products
8%
Business Travel
2%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Gtt'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.

Gtt 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
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