SBA Communications Corporation, commonly referred to as SBA, is a leading player in the telecommunications infrastructure industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1989, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including North America and Latin America. SBA focuses on the ownership and management of wireless communication sites, offering a diverse range of services such as tower leasing and site development. What sets SBA apart is its commitment to providing high-quality infrastructure solutions that support the growing demand for mobile connectivity. With a robust portfolio of over 18,000 sites, SBA has positioned itself as a key provider in the market, achieving notable milestones in expansion and customer satisfaction. The company continues to play a vital role in enhancing communication networks, making it a trusted partner for wireless carriers and service providers.
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In 2023, SBA Communications Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 142,600,000 kg CO2e. This includes 10,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 12,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 120,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily from downstream leased assets. Comparatively, in 2022, the company’s total emissions were about 143,800,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 11,100,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 17,300,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at 115,300,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions year-on-year. SBA Communications has set ambitious near-term targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 54.6% by FY2033, using FY2023 as the baseline. Additionally, the company aims to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and downstream leased assets by 32.5% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company has not yet committed to a net-zero target but is actively working towards significant emissions reductions across its operations.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 4,800,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 13,500,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 3,800,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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