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Telecom Egypt

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Telecom Egypt, officially known as Telecom Egypt S.A.E., is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. Established in 1854, the company has played a pivotal role in the development of the Egyptian telecom sector, evolving from a traditional landline operator to a comprehensive telecommunications service provider. With a strong presence across the country, Telecom Egypt offers a diverse range of services, including fixed-line and mobile telephony, broadband internet, and data services. Its unique position as the first and largest integrated telecom operator in Egypt allows it to deliver innovative solutions tailored to both residential and business customers. Recognised for its commitment to quality and reliability, Telecom Egypt continues to enhance its market position through strategic partnerships and technological advancements, solidifying its reputation as a cornerstone of the Egyptian telecommunications landscape.

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26

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

Telecom Egypt's score of 26 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Telecom Egypt's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Telecom Egypt reported total carbon emissions of approximately 415,141,320 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 44,791,960 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (about 13,894,910 kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (approximately 21,752,930 kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (around 9,144,120 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, entirely from purchased electricity, accounted for about 317,482,790 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 52,866,580 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from waste generated in operations (about 38,578,160 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 8,851,700 kg CO2e). In 2021, the company reported slightly lower total emissions of about 413,849,040 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 56,586,910 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 301,331,840 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 55,930,290 kg CO2e. Telecom Egypt has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The company does not appear to have cascaded emissions data from a parent organisation, indicating that all reported figures are derived directly from its own operations. Overall, Telecom Egypt's emissions data reflects a significant carbon footprint, with a clear need for strategic initiatives to address and reduce these emissions in alignment with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
56,586,910
00,000,000
Scope 2
301,331,840
000,000,000
Scope 3
55,930,290
00,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Telecom Egypt'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 Telecom Egypt is in EG, which has a medium 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.

Telecom Egypt 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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