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Scancom Plc

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Scancom Plc, commonly known as MTN Ghana, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in Accra, Ghana. Established in 1996, Scancom Plc has significantly shaped the telecommunications landscape in West Africa, providing innovative mobile and data services to millions of customers across the region. Operating primarily in Ghana, the company offers a diverse range of services, including voice, SMS, and mobile broadband, distinguished by its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Scancom Plc has achieved notable milestones, such as being the first to launch 4G services in Ghana, solidifying its position as a market leader. With a strong focus on digital transformation and financial inclusion, Scancom Plc continues to expand its offerings, including mobile money services, which have revolutionised the way Ghanaians conduct transactions. The company’s dedication to innovation and community development has earned it numerous accolades, reinforcing its status as a trusted telecommunications provider in the region.

DitchCarbon Score

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87

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.

33

Industry Benchmark

Scancom Plc's score of 87 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Scancom Plc's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from MTN Group Limited

Scancom Plc, headquartered in Ghana (GH), currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of MTN Group Limited, which influences its climate commitments and initiatives. While Scancom Plc has not set its own reduction targets, it inherits sustainability goals from its parent company, MTN Group Limited. This includes commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and other climate-related initiatives, which aim to align corporate strategies with global climate goals. The cascading of these targets from MTN Group Limited indicates a commitment to reducing emissions across its operations, although specific figures and targets for Scancom Plc are not disclosed. As part of the broader industry context, Scancom Plc is expected to contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions in line with the initiatives set forth by MTN Group Limited, focusing on sustainable practices and climate resilience.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Scancom Plc's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), 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. This request for Scancom Plc is in GH, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Scancom Plc is not participating in any 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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