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Helios Towers

Helios Towers, a leading independent telecommunications tower company, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Africa. Founded in 2009, the company has established itself as a key player in the telecom infrastructure sector, focusing on the development, ownership, and operation of tower sites. With a portfolio that includes over 7,000 towers, Helios Towers provides essential services such as site leasing and infrastructure management, catering to mobile network operators and enhancing connectivity in underserved regions. The company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart in a competitive market, positioning it as a trusted partner for telecom operators. Notable achievements include significant expansions in key markets like Tanzania, Ghana, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, solidifying Helios Towers' reputation as a vital contributor to the growth of telecommunications in Africa.

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45

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Helios Towers's score of 45 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Helios Towers's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Helios Towers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 210,603,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 140,414,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 98,133,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Comparatively, in 2023, the company recorded emissions of about 195,151,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 119,138,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 139,005,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This indicates a slight increase in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions decreased. Helios Towers has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon emissions. However, their ongoing commitment to sustainability is evident through their comprehensive reporting and the tracking of emissions across all relevant scopes. The company continues to focus on improving its operational efficiency and reducing its environmental impact in the telecommunications sector.

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Scope 1
148,120,000
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Scope 2
86,074,000
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Scope 3
127,873,000
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00,000,000

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

Location emissions intensity

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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 Helios Towers is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Helios Towers is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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