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TELESAT

Telesat, officially known as Telesat Canada, is a leading global satellite operator headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself as a key player in the telecommunications industry, providing innovative satellite communication solutions across North America and internationally. Telesat's core offerings include high-performance satellite services, with a focus on delivering reliable connectivity for various sectors, including telecommunications, broadcasting, and government. The company is renowned for its advanced Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology, which enhances latency and bandwidth capabilities, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Telesat has achieved significant milestones, including the successful launch of its LEO satellite constellation, Telesat Lightspeed. This positions Telesat as a forward-thinking leader in the satellite communications landscape, committed to meeting the evolving needs of its customers.

DitchCarbon Score

How does TELESAT'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.

18

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.

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Industry Benchmark

TELESAT's score of 18 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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TELESAT's reported carbon emissions

Telesat, headquartered in Canada, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. As a result, specific figures regarding their carbon footprint, including Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, are not provided. While there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available, Telesat operates within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. The company may be exploring initiatives to align with broader climate commitments prevalent in the telecommunications sector. For stakeholders and environmentally conscious consumers, Telesat's future climate strategies and potential commitments to emissions reduction will be crucial in assessing their environmental impact and corporate responsibility.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. TELESAT's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is 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. TELESAT is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

TELESAT is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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