Public Profile

Ihs Towers

IHS Towers, a leading independent tower company, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Africa and the Middle East. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a key player in the telecommunications infrastructure industry, focusing on the development, ownership, and management of telecommunications towers. IHS Towers offers a range of services, including tower leasing and site management, which are distinguished by their commitment to operational excellence and customer-centric solutions. With a robust portfolio of over 30,000 towers, the company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships with major telecom operators. Recognised for its innovative approach and strong market position, IHS Towers continues to drive growth in the telecommunications sector, supporting the increasing demand for connectivity in emerging markets.

DitchCarbon Score

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26

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Ihs Towers's score of 26 is lower than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ihs Towers's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ihs Towers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 974,519,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 881,455,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 93,064,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 1,002,244,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 939,654,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 62,590,000 kg CO2e. From 2021 to 2023, Ihs Towers has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a decrease in total emissions from about 977,418,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to the current figure. However, there are no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed in their sustainability reports. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, with a reported intensity of 862.1 kg CO2e per kWh in 2023, down from 918.5 kg CO2e per kWh in 2022 and 968.2 kg CO2e per kWh in 2021. This trend indicates a positive movement towards more sustainable operations, although further commitments and targets would enhance their climate strategy.

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Industry emissions intensity

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

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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. Ihs Towers is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ihs 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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