Millicom International Cellular
Millicom International Cellular S.A., commonly known as Millicom, is a leading telecommunications and media company headquartered in Luxembourg (LU). Founded in 1990, Millicom has established a strong presence in Latin America and Africa, providing essential connectivity and digital services to millions of customers across these regions. Specialising in mobile and fixed-line telecommunications, Millicom offers a diverse range of products and services, including mobile voice and data, broadband, and digital entertainment. The company is renowned for its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions, which set it apart in the competitive telecom landscape. With a focus on expanding digital access, Millicom has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a key player in the industry. Its dedication to enhancing connectivity and driving economic growth in emerging markets underscores its notable achievements and market influence.
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Millicom International Cellular's score of 51 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Millicom International Cellular's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Millicom International Cellular, headquartered in Luxembourg (LU), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,386,091,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 30,524,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 146,673,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 1,386,091,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Millicom has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company plans to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 20% by FY2035, also from a FY2020 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Overall, Millicom's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the telecommunications sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 20,553,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 137,754,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,988,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Millicom International Cellular is committed to some 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.
