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.
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Indus Towers’s score of 60 is higher than 67% 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 is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 60% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Indus Towers's reported carbon emissions
## Indus Towers: Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments Indus Towers, a leading telecommunications services provider based in India, is actively engaged in setting and pursuing ambitious climate targets. The company has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. **Carbon Emissions Data:** * **2024:** Indus Towers reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,707,039,000 kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of approximately 724,118,700 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 6,220,834,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 2,461,447,000 kg CO2e. * **2023:** The company's total greenhouse gas emissions for 2023 were approximately 8,387,527,000 kg CO2e. This breaks down into Scope 1 emissions of approximately 802,509,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 5,567,995,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 2,078,528,000 kg CO2e. * **2022:** In 2022, Indus Towers reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 849,689,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 6,048,650,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions data was not disclosed for this year. * **2021:** For 2021, the reported Scope 1 emissions were approximately 867,297,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 5,926,467,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions data was not available for this year. **Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:** Indus Towers has established several science-based targets (SBTi) aimed at significant emissions reductions: * **Near-Term Targets:** The company is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50.4% by 2032, using 2022 as the base year. This target is aligned with keeping global warming to 1.5°C. * **Long-Term Targets:** Indus Towers aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050, also from a 2022 base year. Furthermore, the company is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050, with 2023 as the base year. * **Net-Zero Commitment:** Complementing its reduction targets, Indus Towers has committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.
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Indus Towers’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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