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.
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Ses's score of 40 is higher than 85% 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 2022, SES S.A. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 328,089,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,080,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 22,898,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 304,109,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, SES has committed 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, reflecting its dedication to sustainable practices in the telecommunications sector.
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| 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 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.
