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Telkom Kenya Limited Sustainability Profile

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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.

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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.

20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Telkom Kenya Limited's score of 20 is lower than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Telkom Kenya Limited's reported carbon emissions

Telkom Kenya Limited, headquartered in Kenya (KE), currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company has not established documented reduction targets or climate pledges, which suggests a lack of formal commitments to reducing its carbon footprint at this time. As a current subsidiary, Telkom Kenya Limited may inherit climate-related initiatives and targets from its parent organization. However, no specific details regarding such cascaded data or initiatives have been provided. This indicates that while Telkom Kenya Limited is part of a broader corporate family, it has not yet publicly committed to specific science-based targets or other industry-standard climate initiatives. In the context of the telecommunications industry, companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction. Telkom Kenya Limited's current lack of emissions data and reduction commitments highlights an opportunity for the company to align with industry standards and enhance its climate strategy moving forward.

How Carbon Intensive is Telkom Kenya Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Telkom Kenya Limited's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Telkom Kenya Limited'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 Telkom Kenya Limited is in KE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Telkom Kenya Limited'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.

Telkom Kenya Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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
Reduction Actions

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