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Zain

Post and Telecommunications ServicesKuwaitKUW: ZAIN.KW
Last verified 9 days agozain.com

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.

72
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+28 vs industry average

Zain’s score of 72 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Intensity

Low

Post and Telecommunications Services has below-average carbon intensity

Industry performance

0.155
20182025

The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018

Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027

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Reported emissions

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Zain's reported carbon emissions

Zain Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments

In 2024, Zain, a telecommunications services provider headquartered in Kuwait, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1.49 billion kg CO2e across Scope 1, 2, and 3. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of around 330 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 662 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 501 million kg CO2e.

Zain is committed to ambitious climate action, with a long-term goal to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. To support this, the company has set near-term targets, committing to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as a baseline year. Furthermore, Zain aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050.

The company has also established interim objectives, including a commitment to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 25% and Scope 2 emissions by 20% by 2025, from a 2020 baseline. More recently, Zain has reported a target of a 4.2% annual reduction in Scope 2 emissions between 2023 and 2025. These commitments have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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Zain’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

3 goals

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.

At risk42%

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.

Behind target42%

2050

MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY K

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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Scope 3 top emissions categories

13 of 15 categories disclosed
Fuel & Energy Activities27%
Capital Goods26%
Purchased Goods & Services24%
Downstream Leased Assets7%
Investments6%
Use of Sold Products3%
Waste Generated in Operations2%
Employee Commuting2%
Fuel & Energy Activities27%
Capital Goods26%
Purchased Goods & Services24%
Downstream Leased Assets7%
Investments6%
Use of Sold Products3%
Waste Generated in Operations2%
Employee Commuting2%

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Climate initiatives

SCIENCE BASED TARGETS

Science Based Targets Initiative

2030 targetSee details
Active
CDP

Carbon Disclosure Project

2026 disclosureSee details
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THE CLIMATE PLEDGE

The Climate Pledge

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United Nations Global Compact

UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative

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RE 100

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Climate Action 100

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Emissions comparison with industry peers

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Zain logoZain
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9 days ago
72
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3 days ago
100
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SECommunication Equipment Manufacturing
5 days ago
100
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Nokia Group logoNokia Group
FIRadio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
5 days ago
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Verizon logoVerizon
USPost and Telecommunications Services
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99
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Deutsche Telekom AG logoDeutsche Telekom AG
DEPost and Telecommunications Services
11 hours ago
85
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American Telephone And Telegraph logoAmerican Telephone And Telegraph
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82
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Common questions about Zain’s sustainability data and climate commitments

In 2024, Zain's total greenhouse gas emissions were approximately 1.49 billion kg CO₂e across all scopes. This includes roughly 330 million kg CO₂e from Scope 1, about 662 million kg CO₂e from Scope 2, and approximately 501 million kg CO₂e from Scope 3. These figures reflect Zain's comprehensive emissions reporting at the company level, demonstrating its commitment to transparency in the telecommunications industry and its efforts to monitor and reduce its environmental footprint across its operations in Kuwait and beyond.

Data year: 2024

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