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Telecommunications Services
SA
updated 15 days ago

Saudi Telecom

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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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86

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.

34

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Saudi Telecom's score of 86 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Saudi Telecom's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Saudi Telecom Company (STC) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,688,560,000 kg CO2e, comprising 168,560,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,288,041,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 778,466,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Furthermore, STC has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with a long-term target of reducing total emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% from the same baseline year. In 2023, STC's emissions were reported at approximately 1,748,700,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 174,870,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,192,877,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 911,608,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from the previous year, where 2022 emissions were approximately 1,872,170,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 187,217,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 1,174,589,000 kg CO2e. STC's climate action plan, developed in 2023, outlines these reduction targets and reflects the company's commitment to sustainability within the telecommunications sector. The targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

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Scope 1
20,008,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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
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-
-
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000,000,000
000,000,000

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

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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 Saudi Telecom is in SA, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Saudi Telecom 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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