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Sba Communications

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Sba Communications's score of 38 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sba Communications's reported carbon emissions

SBA Communications Corporation, headquartered in the United States, reported a total carbon emissions of approximately 142,600,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This figure includes 10,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 12,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 120,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with near-term targets already established, although it has not yet committed to a net-zero goal. In previous years, SBA Communications reported emissions of 143,800,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 87,300,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 87,500,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The emissions data indicates a notable increase in total emissions from 2020 to 2022, primarily driven by Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the majority of their carbon footprint. SBA Communications has disclosed its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its reporting. The company is actively working towards reducing its environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for climate commitments.

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Scope 2
13,500,000
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Scope 3
3,800,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sba Communications's primary industry is Real estate services (70), 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. Sba Communications is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sba Communications is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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