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 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 represents a significant increase in emissions compared to 2023, where the company recorded 195,151,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 119,138,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 139,005,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, totalling 314,289,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Over the past few years, Helios Towers has shown a trend of increasing emissions, with 2022 figures at 175,589,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 108,540,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 135,208,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2021, the company reported 146,008,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 96,506,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 297,610,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, indicating a need for enhanced climate strategies. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Helios Towers is committed to addressing its carbon footprint. The company has not inherited emissions data from any parent organisation, and all reported figures are directly from Helios Towers plc. The absence of SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets suggests that the company may need to establish clearer climate commitments to align with industry standards. Overall, Helios Towers is actively monitoring its emissions across all scopes, but the increasing trend highlights the urgency for effective climate action and reduction strategies moving forward.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 148,120,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 86,074,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 127,873,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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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.
