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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.

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How does Sba Communications's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

35

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Sba Communications's score of 35 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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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 120,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a significant increase in emissions over the years, with a total of about 143,800,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 87,500,000 kg CO2e in 2020. In terms of emissions reduction commitments, SBA Communications is currently committed to near-term targets, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company has not yet committed to a net-zero target. Their emissions data indicates a focus on managing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which together accounted for approximately 22,500,000 kg CO2e in 2023. SBA Communications continues to engage in sustainability initiatives, reflecting a growing awareness of climate impact within the real estate sector. The company’s emissions intensity per asset has been reported, indicating ongoing efforts to monitor and potentially reduce their carbon footprint.

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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 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. 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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Sba Communications 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
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