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Sba Communications

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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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41

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Sba Communications's score of 41 is higher than 62% 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

In 2023, SBA Communications Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 142,600,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 10,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 12,300,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 120,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which primarily stem from downstream leased assets and fuel and energy-related activities. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 143,800,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction in overall emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 included 11,100,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 17,300,000 kg CO2e in market-based Scope 2, and 115,300,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. 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 decrease 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 science-based criteria necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is committed to enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint, reflecting a growing trend in the real estate sector towards more responsible environmental stewardship.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
13,600,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sba Communications's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is 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 Sba Communications is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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