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Ihs Towers Sustainability Profile

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IHS Towers, a leading independent tower company, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Africa and the Middle East. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a key player in the telecommunications infrastructure industry, focusing on the development, ownership, and management of telecommunications towers. IHS Towers offers a range of services, including tower leasing and site management, which are distinguished by their commitment to operational excellence and customer-centric solutions. With a robust portfolio of over 30,000 towers, the company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships with major telecom operators. Recognised for its innovative approach and strong market position, IHS Towers continues to drive growth in the telecommunications sector, supporting the increasing demand for connectivity in emerging markets.

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42

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.

36

Industry Benchmark

Ihs Towers's score of 42 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ihs Towers's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, IHS Towers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 868,011,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 109,082,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 977,093,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were approximately 881,455,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 93,064,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of about 974,519,000 kg CO2e. IHS Towers has set ambitious targets under its Carbon Reduction Roadmap, aiming to reduce kilowatt-hour emissions intensity by approximately 50% by 2030. This target encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from their tower portfolio, demonstrating a commitment to minimising the environmental impact of their operations. The company has consistently disclosed emissions data, focusing on Scope 1 and Scope 2, while currently not reporting Scope 3 emissions. The emissions data is not cascaded from a parent company, ensuring that the figures are specific to IHS Towers. Overall, IHS Towers is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, aligning with industry standards and climate commitments.

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Scope 1
920,829,000
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Scope 2
56,589,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Ihs Towers's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Ihs Towers'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 Ihs Towers is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Ihs Towers'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.

Ihs Towers has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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
Reduction Actions

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