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Tigo Rwanda Limited Sustainability Profile

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Tigo Rwanda Limited, a prominent telecommunications provider, is headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda. Established in 2010, Tigo has rapidly evolved within the competitive telecom industry, offering a diverse range of services including mobile voice, data, and financial solutions. The company is renowned for its innovative mobile money platform, Tigo Cash, which has significantly enhanced financial inclusion in the region. With a strong presence across Rwanda, Tigo has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its network coverage and introducing cutting-edge technology to improve customer experience. As a key player in the Rwandan telecommunications market, Tigo Rwanda Limited continues to set benchmarks in service delivery and customer satisfaction, solidifying its position as a leader in the industry.

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56

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.

36

Industry Benchmark

Tigo Rwanda Limited's score of 56 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tigo Rwanda Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Bharti Airtel Limited

Tigo Rwanda Limited, headquartered in Rwanda, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Bharti Airtel Limited, which cascades its climate commitments and performance metrics down to Tigo Rwanda. While Tigo Rwanda has not set its own reduction targets or climate pledges, it aligns with the sustainability initiatives of its parent company, Bharti Airtel Limited. This includes participation in various climate-related frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from Bharti Airtel Limited. As part of its commitment to sustainability, Tigo Rwanda is expected to adhere to the broader climate strategies and reduction goals established by Bharti Airtel, although specific targets for Tigo Rwanda have not been disclosed. The company is positioned within an industry increasingly focused on reducing carbon footprints and enhancing environmental responsibility.

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Scope 1
42,955,390
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Scope 2
880,859,270
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Scope 3
4,367,602,710
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How Carbon Intensive is Tigo Rwanda Limited's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Tigo Rwanda 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 Tigo Rwanda Limited is in RW, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Tigo Rwanda Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Leased Assets" being the largest emissions source at 95% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
Upstream Leased Assets
95%
Employee Commuting
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Purchased Goods and Services
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%

Tigo Rwanda 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.

Tigo Rwanda 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
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