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Safaricom

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Safaricom PLC, a leading telecommunications provider based in Kenya (KE), has been at the forefront of the industry since its establishment in 1997. With its headquarters in Nairobi, Safaricom operates extensively across East Africa, offering a diverse range of services that include mobile voice, data, and financial solutions. Renowned for its innovative mobile money platform, M-Pesa, Safaricom has revolutionised financial transactions in the region, making banking accessible to millions. The company has consistently achieved significant milestones, including being the first in Africa to launch 4G services. As a market leader, Safaricom holds a substantial share of the Kenyan telecommunications market, recognised for its commitment to customer service and technological advancement. Its unique offerings and strategic initiatives continue to set it apart in the competitive landscape of telecommunications.

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56

Industry Average

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29

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Safaricom's score of 56 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Safaricom's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Safaricom, headquartered in Kenya (KE), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 43,900,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 26,616,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 14,869,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,319,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 43,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 24,325,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 14,415,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 4,404,000 kg CO2e. Safaricom has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 43% by 2030 and 74% by 2050, using 2017 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 41% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030 and 72% by 2050. As part of its sustainability strategy, Safaricom also commits that 10% of its suppliers by spend will establish science-based targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2023. In the near term, Safaricom has set a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 20% from 2023 to 2024. These initiatives reflect the company's commitment to aligning with industry standards and contributing to global climate goals.

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Scope 1
28,311,300
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Scope 2
10,544,310
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Scope 3
17,707,400
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Safaricom'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 Safaricom is in KE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Safaricom 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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