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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Helios Towers's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Helios Towers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 453,348,000 kg CO2e, comprising 195,151,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 119,191,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 139,005,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 419,428,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Their emissions per tower in 2023 were approximately 23,820 kg CO2e, while emissions per tenant were around 12,660 kg CO2e. Helios Towers continues to focus on transparency in its emissions reporting, having disclosed emissions across all three scopes (1, 2, and 3) for the years 2019 through 2024. The absence of specific reduction targets suggests that while the company is aware of its carbon footprint, it may still be in the process of establishing formal commitments to reduce emissions in line with industry standards.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 117,886,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 42,116,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 71,822,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Helios Towers is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
