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
How does Telkom Kenya Limited'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.
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Industry Benchmark
Telkom Kenya Limited's score of 20 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Telkom Kenya Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Telkom Kenya Limited reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 586,000,000 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), fuel and energy-related activities (30,000,000 kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (10,000,000 kg CO2e). Despite the high emissions levels, Telkom Kenya has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at mitigating their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate pledges or science-based targets indicates a need for further commitment to sustainability practices within the telecommunications sector. As the industry increasingly prioritises climate action, Telkom Kenya's future strategies will be crucial in addressing their environmental impact and aligning with global climate goals.
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| 2021 | |
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| Scope 1 | 50,600,000 |
| Scope 2 | 60,100,000 |
| Scope 3 | 518,220,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Telkom Kenya Limited 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.
