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Lumen Technologies

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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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44

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.

34

Industry Benchmark

Lumen Technologies's score of 44 is higher than 61% 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 2023, Lumen Technologies, headquartered in the US, reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 166,396,590 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 1,251,312,510 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for an 18% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, Lumen is committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions by 10% by 2025, also from a 2018 baseline. Lumen has achieved a notable reduction of 25% in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, surpassing its initial target of 18% by 2025. The company has also established a long-term goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2070, aligning with the Sustainable Development Scenario (SDS) that supports global climate goals. The company's targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that their emissions reduction strategies are consistent with the necessary actions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Lumen's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.

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20182019202020212022
Scope 1
221,075,110
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
1,779,670,970
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
1,617,088,790
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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.

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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
Reduction Actions

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