Safaricom
Safaricom PLC, a leading telecommunications provider based in Kenya (KE), has been at the forefront of the industry since its establishment in 1997. With its headquarters in Nairobi, Safaricom operates extensively across East Africa, offering a diverse range of services that include mobile voice, data, and financial solutions. Renowned for its innovative mobile money platform, M-Pesa, Safaricom has revolutionised financial transactions in the region, making banking accessible to millions. The company has consistently achieved significant milestones, including being the first in Africa to launch 4G services. As a market leader, Safaricom holds a substantial share of the Kenyan telecommunications market, recognised for its commitment to customer service and technological advancement. Its unique offerings and strategic initiatives continue to set it apart in the competitive landscape of telecommunications.
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Safaricom's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Safaricom, headquartered in Kenya (KE), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 43,900,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 26,616,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 14,869,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,319,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2024. Looking at previous years, Safaricom's emissions in 2023 were about 43,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 24,325,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 14,415,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 4,404,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the total emissions were approximately 43,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 27,617,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 13,560,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 4,763,000 kg CO2e. Safaricom has also aligned its climate commitments with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), pledging to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 43% by 2030 and 74% by 2050, using 2017 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 41% by 2030 and 72% by 2050. Furthermore, Safaricom has committed that 10% of its suppliers by spend will set science-based targets for their Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2023. These initiatives reflect Safaricom's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the telecommunications sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 28,311,300 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,544,310 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 17,707,400 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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