Indus Towers
Indus Towers, a leading player in the post and telecommunication services sector, is headquartered in India. Established in 2007, the company has rapidly evolved to become a key provider of tower infrastructure, primarily serving the telecommunications industry across major operational regions in India.
Specialising in passive infrastructure services, Indus Towers offers a unique portfolio that includes tower leasing and maintenance, enabling telecom operators to enhance their network coverage efficiently. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, the company has achieved significant milestones, including becoming one of the largest tower companies in the world by the number of towers operated.
Indus Towers' strategic market position is underscored by its extensive network and partnerships, making it a vital contributor to the growth of the telecommunications landscape in India.
+17 vs industry average
Indus Towers’s score of 61 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Post and Telecommunications Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Indus Towers's reported carbon emissions
For the reporting year 2024, Indus Towers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3.72 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: 724,118,700 kg CO2e, Scope 2: 6,220,834,000 kg CO2e, Scope 3: 2,461,447,000 kg CO2e). This represents an increase from 2023, when total emissions were approximately 8.38 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: 802,509,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2: 5,567,995,000 kg CO2e, Scope 3: 2,078,528,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, the company reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling approximately 6.89 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1: 849,689,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2: 6,048,650,000 kg CO2e). Scope 3 emissions were not reported for 2022 and 2023.
Indus Towers has set ambitious climate targets. The company commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50.4% by 2032, using 2022 as a base year. Furthermore, they aim for a significant 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050, also from a 2022 baseline. For Scope 3 emissions, Indus Towers commits to a 90% reduction by 2050, with 2023 as the base year. Beyond these, the company aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050. These targets are recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as being consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario.
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Indus Towers’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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