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American Tower

American Tower Corporation, commonly referred to as American Tower, is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless and broadcast communications infrastructure. Headquartered in the United States, the company has a significant presence across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1995, American Tower has achieved remarkable growth, becoming a key player in the telecommunications industry. The company primarily focuses on the leasing of space on its towers and other structures to wireless service providers, enabling seamless connectivity for millions. Its extensive portfolio includes over 200,000 communications sites, distinguished by their strategic locations and advanced technology. American Tower's commitment to innovation and sustainability has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for major telecom operators worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does American Tower's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

American Tower's score of 44 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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American Tower's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, American Tower reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,074,989,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 628,716,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 567,576,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 4,073,989,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached approximately 1,196,292,000 kg CO2e. American Tower has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with specific targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In 2021, the company reported approximately 4,051,674,000 kg CO2e in total emissions, indicating a slight increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2022. The commitment to reduce emissions reflects a proactive approach to climate change, aligning with industry standards and global climate goals.

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Scope 1
650,755,000
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Scope 2
1,617,395,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. American Tower's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is 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 American Tower is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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American Tower is participating in some 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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