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Zain Group, a leading telecommunications provider, is headquartered in Kuwait (KW) and operates extensively across the Middle East and North Africa. Established in 1983, Zain has significantly shaped the post and telecommunication services industry, offering a diverse range of mobile and data services.
With a commitment to innovation, Zain provides unique products such as 5G connectivity and digital solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of its customers. The company has achieved notable milestones, including being the first operator in the region to launch 5G services, solidifying its position as a market leader.
Zain's dedication to customer satisfaction and technological advancement has earned it numerous accolades, making it a prominent player in the telecommunications landscape.
+22 vs industry average
Zain’s score of 67 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Post and Telecommunications Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Zain, a Post and telecommunication services company headquartered in Kuwait, reported total emissions of approximately 1.49 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This figure comprises 330.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 662.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 501.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 1.49 billion kg CO2e.
Zain has set ambitious climate commitments, with its emissions targets formally approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company commits to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 42% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, from a 2020 base year. For the long term, Zain aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2020 base year. Additionally, Zain commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% within the same 2050 timeframe. Earlier targets included reducing Scope 1 emissions by 25% by 2025 and Scope 2 emissions by 20% by 2025, both from a 2020 baseline. The company also aimed to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade (2025).
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2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY K.S.C.P - Zain commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2020 base year.
2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY K.S.C.P - Zain commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2020 base year.
2050
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MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY K.S.C.P - Zain commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
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