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Zayo

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Zayo Group Holdings, Inc., commonly referred to as Zayo, is a leading provider of communications infrastructure based in the United States. Founded in 2007, Zayo has established a strong presence across North America and Europe, offering a range of services that include fibre connectivity, colocation, and cloud infrastructure. With a focus on high-bandwidth solutions, Zayo's extensive fibre network spans thousands of route miles, making it a key player in the telecommunications industry. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous acquisitions that have expanded its capabilities and market reach. Zayo's commitment to delivering reliable, scalable, and secure services has positioned it as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to enhance their digital infrastructure. Its unique offerings cater to a diverse clientele, from enterprises to cloud service providers, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the communications sector.

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51

Industry Average

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31

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Zayo's score of 51 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Zayo's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Zayo Group Holdings reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 304,401,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 304,401,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown includes approximately 14,054,500 kg CO2e from capital goods, 736,000 kg CO2e from business travel, and 48,621,000 kg CO2e from downstream leased assets. Scope 1 emissions were reported at about 10,725,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 88,964,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Zayo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 97.3% by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2022 baseline. Long-term, Zayo is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by FY2045, with a further target to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 90% by FY2045. These targets are part of Zayo's broader sustainability strategy, which includes sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through FY2030. The emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from its parent company, Zayo Group Holdings, Inc., ensuring alignment with industry standards and climate action frameworks.

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202020212022
Scope 1
5,679,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
193,085,000
0,000,000
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Scope 3
-
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Zayo's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Zayo is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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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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