Telecom Egypt
Telecom Egypt, officially known as Telecom Egypt S.A.E., is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. Established in 1854, the company has played a pivotal role in the development of the Egyptian telecom sector, evolving from a traditional landline operator to a comprehensive telecommunications service provider. With a strong presence across the country, Telecom Egypt offers a diverse range of services, including fixed-line and mobile telephony, broadband internet, and data services. Its unique position as the first and largest integrated telecom operator in Egypt allows it to deliver innovative solutions tailored to both residential and business customers. Recognised for its commitment to quality and reliability, Telecom Egypt continues to enhance its market position through strategic partnerships and technological advancements, solidifying its reputation as a cornerstone of the Egyptian telecommunications landscape.
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Telecom Egypt's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Telecom Egypt reported total carbon emissions of approximately 415,141,320 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 44,791,960 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (about 13,894,910 kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (about 21,752,930 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, resulting from purchased electricity, accounted for approximately 317,482,790 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled around 52,866,580 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from waste generated in operations (about 38,578,160 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 8,851,700 kg CO2e). In comparison, the 2021 emissions data showed a total of approximately 413,849,040 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 56,586,910 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 301,331,840 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 55,930,290 kg CO2e. Telecom Egypt has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, and there are no SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets reported. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Telecom Egypt Company. Overall, while Telecom Egypt has made strides in measuring its carbon footprint, it currently lacks formal commitments to reduce emissions, which is a critical aspect of corporate climate responsibility in the telecommunications sector.
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| 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 56,586,910 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 301,331,840 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 55,930,290 | 00,000,000 |
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Telecom Egypt is not participating in any 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.
