Ses
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Ses'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Ses's score of 37 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ses's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, SES S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 328,089,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,082,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 22,898,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 304,109,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a substantial increase in emissions compared to previous years, particularly in Scope 3, which encompasses emissions from the supply chain and other indirect sources. SES has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company has pledged that 73% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by 2028. SES is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with the 1.5°C climate goal. These initiatives demonstrate SES's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in the telecommunications sector, where emissions can be significant.
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Add to project| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,432,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 26,507,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Ses 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.
