Public Profile

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Millicom International Cellular's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

63

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Millicom International Cellular's score of 63 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

95%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Millicom International Cellular's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Millicom International Cellular reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,426,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 30,524,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 146,673,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 1,386,091,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2022, which were about 31,942,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions increased from 139,242,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Scope 3 emissions also decreased from 1,582,304,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Millicom has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2035 from the same base year. Furthermore, Millicom has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices within the telecommunications sector.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
39,181,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
140,605,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Millicom International Cellular'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

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 Millicom International Cellular is in LU, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Millicom International Cellular 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

Similar Organizations

Oi Fibra

BR
Post and telecommunication services (64)
Updated 5 days ago

Swisscom

CH
Post and telecommunication services (64)
Updated about 9 hours ago

Telecom Argentina

AR
Post and telecommunication services (64)
Updated 24 days ago

Liberty Latin America

US
Post and telecommunication services (64)
Updated 5 days ago

Elisa

FI
Post and telecommunication services (64)
Updated 5 days ago

Airtel

GB
Post and telecommunication services (64)
Updated 17 days ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers