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Telecommunications Services
LU
updated 8 days ago

Ses

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SES S.A., headquartered in Luxembourg (LU), is a leading global satellite operator renowned for its innovative satellite communications solutions. Founded in 1985, SES has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, providing critical services in the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors. The company’s core offerings include satellite-based connectivity and content distribution, distinguished by their high reliability and extensive coverage. SES operates a diverse fleet of satellites, enabling it to deliver unique solutions tailored to the needs of various industries, including media, government, and enterprise. With a commitment to advancing satellite technology, SES has achieved significant milestones, such as the launch of the first commercial satellite in geostationary orbit. As a market leader, SES continues to shape the future of satellite communications, driving innovation and connectivity worldwide.

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66

Industry Average

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34

Industry Benchmark

Ses's score of 66 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ses's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, SES S.A., headquartered in Luxembourg (LU), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 116,077,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 7,826,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 14,239,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 94,012,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 111,538,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 9,799,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 13,705,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at 88,034,000 kg CO2e. SES has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is part of their broader sustainability strategy, which also includes a commitment to ensure that 73% of their suppliers, by emissions, will have science-based targets by 2028. Additionally, SES has pledged to achieve Net Zero emissions by no later than 2050 and is on track to submit Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets for validation by 2024. Notably, SES achieved a 32% reduction in emissions from 2019 to 2020, with total emissions dropping from 47,797 metric tons CO2e to 32,606 metric tons CO2e. This reduction reflects their ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and transition towards low-carbon technologies. Overall, SES's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ses's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very 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 Ses is in LU, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ses 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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