Indus Towers Limited
Indus Towers Limited, a leading player in the telecommunications infrastructure sector, is headquartered in India. Established in 2007, the company has rapidly evolved to become a pivotal provider of tower and related services across major operational regions, including North and West India. Specialising in passive infrastructure, Indus Towers offers a range of services such as tower leasing, energy management, and site maintenance, distinguished by its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the deployment of over 180,000 towers, solidifying its position as one of the largest tower companies in the world. With a strong focus on enhancing connectivity and supporting the digital ecosystem, Indus Towers Limited continues to play a crucial role in the growth of the telecommunications industry in India and beyond.
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Indus Towers Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Indus Towers Limited reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 8,025,090 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 5,567,995,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2,069,193,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included contributions from business travel (about 6,279,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (approximately 2,798,000 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (around 225,509,000 kg CO2e), among other categories. In 2024, the emissions figures showed a slight decrease in Scope 1 to about 724,118,700 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions increased to approximately 6,220,834,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions rose to about 2,461,447,000 kg CO2e. This included increases in business travel and purchased goods and services emissions. Despite these figures, Indus Towers has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company has reported emissions intensity metrics, such as 33,600 kg CO2e per tonne for Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2023, and 33,400 kg CO2e per tonne in 2024, indicating a focus on measuring their emissions relative to output. Indus Towers Limited's climate commitments remain vague, with no specific climate pledges or reduction targets outlined. The company operates within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon reduction, yet it appears to be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy.
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| 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 802,509,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,567,995,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,069,193,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Indus Towers Limited 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.
