American Tower Corp
American Tower's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, American Tower completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
However, American Tower has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into American Tower's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of American Tower amounted to 510,863 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of American Tower increased by 1.73%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
American Tower's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are American Tower's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of American Tower were 365,725 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has American Tower reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, American Tower's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 49.38%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), American Tower's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that American Tower's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are American Tower's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, American Tower reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 131,763 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 145,138 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has American Tower reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, American Tower's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 334.08%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), American Tower's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that American Tower 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does American Tower use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, American Tower reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
American Tower's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into American Tower's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, American Tower reported 1,876,028 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of American Tower includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
American Tower's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are American Tower's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, American Tower reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,876,028 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), American Tower's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that American Tower 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Insights into American Tower’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, American Tower reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 365,725 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,127 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 36.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
American Tower's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does American Tower's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, American Tower reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 36.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.71 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does American Tower rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, American Tower ranked 24 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places American Tower among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into American Tower's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, American Tower reported a total carbon footprint of 2,386,891 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.35% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to American Tower's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 78.6% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 15.32%. a