Bharti Airtel Ltd
Bharti Airtel's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Bharti Airtel 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).
Bharti Airtel has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 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.  b | 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.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Bharti Airtel's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bharti Airtel amounted to 1,280,722 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bharti Airtel increased by 21.86%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Bharti Airtel's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bharti Airtel's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bharti Airtel were 74,559 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Bharti Airtel reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Bharti Airtel's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 73.57%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2024), Bharti Airtel's Scope 1 emissions increased by 8.21%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Bharti Airtel's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Bharti Airtel reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,027,690 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,206,163 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
What methodology does Bharti Airtel use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Bharti Airtel reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Bharti Airtel's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Bharti Airtel's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Bharti Airtel reported 6,698,692 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 2025 disclosure of Bharti Airtel includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Bharti Airtel's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bharti Airtel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Bharti Airtel reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,698,692 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Bharti Airtel reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Bharti Airtel's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 53.37%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2024), Bharti Airtel's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Bharti Airtel 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Bharti Airtel disclose?
In 2025, Bharti Airtel reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Bharti Airtel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Bharti Airtel's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8): 5,963,951 tCO₂e (89.03%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 369,227 tCO₂e (5.51%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 228,324 tCO₂e (3.41%)
Bharti Airtel's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Bharti Airtel’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Bharti Airtel reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 74,559 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 20,246 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.68 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Bharti Airtel's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Bharti Airtel's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Bharti Airtel reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.68 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.57 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Bharti Airtel rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Bharti Airtel ranked 17 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Bharti Airtel is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Bharti Airtel's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Bharti Airtel reported a total carbon footprint of 7,979,414 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.87% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Bharti Airtel's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 83.95% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 15.12%. a