Saudi Telecom Company (STC), headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a leading telecommunications provider in the Middle East. Founded in 1998, STC has established itself as a pioneer in the industry, offering a wide range of services including mobile, internet, and digital solutions. The company operates extensively across the Kingdom and has expanded its footprint into several international markets. STC is renowned for its innovative core products, such as high-speed broadband and advanced mobile services, which cater to both individual and business customers. With a commitment to enhancing connectivity, STC has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of 5G services, positioning itself as a market leader. The company’s dedication to technological advancement and customer satisfaction has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted telecommunications partner in the region.
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Saudi Telecom's score of 67 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Saudi Telecom Company (STC) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,456,601,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 168,560,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 1,288,041,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In 2023, STC's total emissions were about 1,367,747,000 kg CO2e, comprising 174,870,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,192,877,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 778,466,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a climate action plan established in 2023 that aims for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 46.2% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. STC has set long-term targets to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. This includes a significant goal of reducing absolute emissions across all scopes by 90% from the 2019 baseline by 2050. The company's targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, STC's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability, aiming for substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in the coming years.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 20,008,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 224,143,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
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