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Lumen Technologies

Lumen Technologies, Inc., commonly referred to as Lumen, is a leading technology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1968, Lumen has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a key player in the telecommunications and digital services industry. With a strong presence across North America and Europe, Lumen focuses on providing advanced networking, edge computing, and security solutions. The company’s core offerings include high-speed internet, cloud connectivity, and managed services, all designed to enhance digital transformation for businesses. Lumen's unique approach combines a robust fibre network with innovative technologies, positioning it as a trusted partner for enterprises seeking to optimise their operations. Notably, Lumen has received recognition for its commitment to sustainability and customer service excellence, solidifying its market position as a forward-thinking leader in the digital landscape.

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47

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Lumen Technologies's score of 47 is higher 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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Lumen Technologies's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Lumen Technologies reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,439,274,800 kg CO2e globally. This includes 166,651,610 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 1,272,623,190 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, the company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, aiming for an 18% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, using a 2018 baseline. Additionally, Lumen is committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions by 10% by 2025 from the same baseline year. Lumen has achieved a significant milestone by reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 25% compared to its science-based target of 18% by 2025. The company is also focused on long-term sustainability goals, with a commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2070, aligning with the Sustainable Development Scenario set by the United Nations. Overall, Lumen Technologies is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint through various initiatives, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 1
1,564,870
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Scope 2
2,082,498,000
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 3
2,498,404,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

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

Location emissions intensity

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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. This request for Lumen Technologies is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Lumen Technologies is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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