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MetroPCS Communications, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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MetroPCS Communications, Inc., commonly known as Metro by T-Mobile, is a prominent player in the telecommunications industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a leading provider of prepaid wireless services, primarily operating in major urban regions across the country. MetroPCS offers a range of core products and services, including affordable mobile plans, high-speed data, and a selection of smartphones. What sets them apart is their commitment to providing no-contract options, allowing customers flexibility and control over their mobile expenses. With a strong market position, MetroPCS has achieved significant milestones, including its merger with T-Mobile in 2013, which expanded its reach and enhanced service offerings. The company continues to innovate within the prepaid segment, catering to a diverse customer base seeking reliable and cost-effective communication solutions.

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Industry Benchmark

MetroPCS Communications, Inc.'s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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MetroPCS Communications, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from T-Mobile US, Inc.

MetroPCS Communications, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is part of a corporate family that includes T-Mobile US, Inc., from which it inherits various climate commitments and initiatives. MetroPCS has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or achievements in its own right. However, it aligns with the climate strategies and initiatives set forth by T-Mobile US, Inc. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative, all of which are aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability. As a merged entity, MetroPCS's climate commitments are influenced by T-Mobile's broader sustainability goals, which focus on reducing emissions across all scopes. The company is committed to addressing climate change through these inherited initiatives, although specific metrics or targets for MetroPCS alone have not been detailed. In summary, while MetroPCS Communications, Inc. does not have its own emissions data or specific reduction targets, it is integrated into the climate commitments of T-Mobile US, Inc., reflecting a corporate responsibility towards sustainability and emissions reduction.

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How Carbon Intensive is MetroPCS Communications, Inc.'s Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is MetroPCS Communications, Inc.'s Location?

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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 MetroPCS Communications, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

MetroPCS Communications, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

MetroPCS Communications, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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