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Tata Communications Sustainability Profile

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Tata Communications, a leading global digital infrastructure provider, is headquartered in India and operates extensively across regions including Asia, Europe, and North America. Founded in 1986, the company has established itself as a key player in the telecommunications industry, focusing on areas such as cloud services, network solutions, and cybersecurity. With a robust portfolio that includes unique offerings like the Tata Communications Global Network and its advanced cloud services, the company stands out for its commitment to innovation and reliability. Tata Communications has achieved significant milestones, including being recognised for its extensive global reach and high-quality service delivery. As a trusted partner for businesses worldwide, Tata Communications continues to shape the future of digital connectivity.

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64

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.

36

Industry Benchmark

Tata Communications's score of 64 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

76%

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Tata Communications's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Tata Communications reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 183,454,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. The breakdown includes 4,424,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 68,911,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 110,119,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Tata Communications has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company is targeting a 25% reduction in its absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions by around 2050, reflecting its long-term dedication to sustainability and climate action. Tata Communications's initiatives are crucial in the telecommunications sector, where emissions reduction is vital for combating climate change.

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202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
6,360,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
108,908,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Tata Communications's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tata Communications's primary industry is Telecommunications Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Tata Communications's Location?

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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 Tata Communications is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Tata Communications's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Tata Communications's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 12% last year and increased by approximately 40% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 71% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 44% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Purchased Goods and Services
44%
Capital Goods
33%
Upstream Leased Assets
9%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
8%
Business Travel
5%
Employee Commuting
1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Tata Communications's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Tata Communications has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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