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Lightning Fibre Sustainability Profile

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Lightning Fibre, officially known as Lightning Fibre Ltd, is a leading provider of full-fibre broadband services based in Great Britain. Founded in 2020, the company has rapidly established itself in the telecommunications industry, focusing on delivering high-speed internet solutions to residential and business customers across key operational regions in the South East of England. Specialising in ultra-fast fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) technology, Lightning Fibre offers unique connectivity options that stand out for their reliability and speed. The company has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its network infrastructure and gaining recognition for its customer-centric approach. With a commitment to enhancing digital connectivity, Lightning Fibre is well-positioned in the market, catering to the growing demand for robust internet services in an increasingly digital world.

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30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Lightning Fibre's score of 30 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lightning Fibre's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Lightning Fibre, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 240,310 kg CO2e. This figure includes 171,690 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, 52,530 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity, and 16,097 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass fuel and energy-related activities as well as upstream transportation and distribution. Despite the significant emissions, Lightning Fibre has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company does not appear to inherit emissions data from a parent organization, indicating that their reported figures are independently sourced. Overall, while Lightning Fibre has made strides in transparency regarding their carbon footprint, further details on reduction strategies and commitments would enhance their climate action profile.

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2022
Scope 1
171,690
Scope 2
52,530
Scope 3
16,097

How Carbon Intensive is Lightning Fibre's Industry?

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

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

Lightning Fibre's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 7% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 92% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
92%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
8%

Lightning Fibre'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.

Lightning Fibre 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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