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Ground Control Sustainability Profile

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Ground Control, officially known as Ground Control Ltd, is a leading provider of satellite communications and connectivity solutions, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2000, the company has established a strong presence in the telecommunications industry, particularly in remote and challenging environments. With a focus on delivering high-quality satellite services, Ground Control offers a range of unique products, including portable satellite terminals and managed network services. Their innovative solutions cater to various sectors, including maritime, oil and gas, and emergency services, ensuring reliable connectivity where traditional networks fall short. Recognised for its commitment to excellence, Ground Control has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the satellite communications market. The company continues to expand its operational reach, providing essential services that enhance communication capabilities across the globe.

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66

Industry Average

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29

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Ground Control's score of 66 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ground Control's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ground Control Ltd reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,548,000 kg CO2e. This includes 3,303,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion (2,234,000 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (40,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions accounted for about 73,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions, including business travel, contributed an additional 172,000 kg CO2e. Ground Control has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2038. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 90% by FY2030, using FY2021 as the baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. Long-term, Ground Control commits to a 90% reduction in all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by FY2038. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change effectively. Ground Control's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that these figures and commitments are specific to its operations.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
2,548,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
68,000
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00,000
Scope 3
10,766,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Ground Control's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ground Control's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Ground Control's Location?

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

Ground Control's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Ground Control's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 99% last year and decreased by approximately 98% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 5% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Business Travel
100%

Ground Control's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Ground Control 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.

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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