Telkom Kenya Limited
Telkom Kenya Limited, often referred to simply as Telkom, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. Established in 1999, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in the Kenyan telecom landscape. Operating primarily in East Africa, Telkom offers a diverse range of services, including mobile, fixed-line, and data solutions, catering to both individual and business customers. Telkom's core products, such as mobile voice and data services, are distinguished by their competitive pricing and innovative technology. The company has made notable strides in expanding its network infrastructure, enhancing connectivity across urban and rural areas. As a prominent player in the telecommunications industry, Telkom Kenya continues to strengthen its market position, contributing to the digital transformation of the region.
DitchCarbon Score
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Telkom Kenya Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Telkom Kenya Limited reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 586,220,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 50,600,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 60,100,000 kg CO2e, and a substantial 518,220,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (200,000,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (50,000,000 kg CO2e), among other categories. Despite the high emissions levels, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Telkom Kenya Limited. The absence of specific initiatives or commitments highlights a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. As the telecommunications industry increasingly focuses on sustainability, Telkom Kenya may need to consider establishing measurable reduction targets to align with global climate goals and enhance its environmental responsibility.
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| Scope 1 | 50,600,000 |
| Scope 2 | 60,100,000 |
| Scope 3 | 518,220,000 |
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Telkom Kenya Limited 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.
