Al Yah Satellite Communications
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PrJSC, commonly known as Yahsat, is a leading satellite communications provider headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Established in 2007, Yahsat has rapidly evolved within the telecommunications industry, offering a diverse range of services across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and South West Asia. Yahsat's core offerings include satellite broadband, secure communications, and satellite-based broadcasting services, distinguished by their reliability and extensive coverage. The company operates a fleet of advanced satellites, including the Y1A, Y1B, and Y3, which enhance connectivity for both commercial and government sectors. With a strong market position, Yahsat has achieved significant milestones, such as launching the first Emirati satellite and expanding its service portfolio to meet the growing demand for high-speed internet and secure communications.
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Al Yah Satellite Communications's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Al Yah Satellite Communications, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (AE), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,192,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 48,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 13,144,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company's emissions for 2021 were slightly higher, at about 13,905,000 kg CO2e, with similar Scope 1 and 2 contributions. For 2023, specific emissions data has not been disclosed, but the company reported a GHG emissions intensity of about 14,380 kg CO2e per employee for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Al Yah Satellite Communications does not currently have publicly stated reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Al Yah Satellite Communication Company PJSC, indicating a corporate family relationship that influences its sustainability reporting. Overall, while Al Yah Satellite Communications has made strides in tracking its emissions, it has yet to establish formal reduction targets or initiatives to mitigate its carbon footprint.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 48,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 9,554,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Al Yah Satellite Communications 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.
