America Movil, officially known as América Móvil, is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. Founded in 2000, it has rapidly expanded its operations across Latin America, the United States, and parts of Europe, establishing a significant presence in the mobile and fixed-line sectors. As a major player in the telecommunications industry, América Móvil offers a diverse range of services, including mobile voice and data, broadband, and pay television. Its unique approach to providing affordable and innovative solutions has positioned it as a market leader, serving millions of customers with high-quality connectivity. With a commitment to technological advancement, América Móvil has achieved notable milestones, including the rollout of 4G and 5G networks across various regions. The company continues to enhance its market position through strategic partnerships and investments, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the global telecommunications landscape.
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In 2024, América Móvil reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,267,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 311,931 kg CO2e and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 1,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 52% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 14% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030, using 2019 levels as a baseline. Additionally, América Móvil aims to achieve carbon neutrality across all operations by 2050, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) criteria. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 4,859,258,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 328,621,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,398,244,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 3,051,150,000 kg CO2e. The emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to sustainability, with a focus on reducing the carbon footprint across all scopes. América Móvil's commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated through its long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, a target that has been publicly announced and is consistent with its interim quantitative targets. The company has successfully presented its emission reduction targets to the SBTi, reinforcing its dedication to climate action within the telecommunications sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 243,887,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,482,029,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
America Movil's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 100% last year and decreased by approximately 100% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 64% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 56% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
America Movil has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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