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Airtel

Airtel, officially known as Bharti Airtel Limited, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1995, Airtel has grown to become a prominent player in the global telecom industry, with significant operations across Africa and Asia. The company offers a diverse range of services, including mobile voice and data, fixed-line broadband, and digital TV, distinguished by its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. With a strong market presence, Airtel has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the largest mobile network operators in Africa. Its core products, including Airtel Money and high-speed internet services, set it apart in a competitive landscape. Recognised for its reliability and extensive coverage, Airtel continues to shape the future of telecommunications, making it a trusted choice for millions of customers.

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67

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Airtel's score of 67 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Airtel's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Airtel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,484,200 kg CO2e, comprising 67,266,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 47,577,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 5,680,979,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon intensity by 62% and absolute emissions from existing assets by 54% by 2032, focusing on both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These targets aim to address emissions before accounting for future business growth and network expansion. Airtel's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to mitigating climate impact while continuing to grow in the telecommunications sector.

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202120222023
Scope 1
42,955,390
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00,000,000
Scope 2
880,859,270
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
4,367,602,710
000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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 Airtel is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Airtel is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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