Bharti Airtel Ltd
Bharti Airtel's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
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Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Bharti Airtel's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bharti Airtel amounted to 1,111,205 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bharti Airtel increased by 4.24%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Bharti Airtel's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bharti Airtel's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bharti Airtel were 74,956 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Bharti Airtel reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Bharti Airtel's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 74.5%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Bharti Airtel's Scope 1 emissions increased by 6.7%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Bharti Airtel's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Bharti Airtel reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,036,249 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Bharti Airtel reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Bharti Airtel's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 17.64%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Bharti Airtel's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Bharti Airtel 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Bharti Airtel use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Bharti Airtel reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Bharti Airtel's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Bharti Airtel's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Bharti Airtel reported 6,575,139 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 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 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Bharti Airtel's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bharti Airtel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Bharti Airtel reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,575,139 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has Bharti Airtel reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Bharti Airtel's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 50.54%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Bharti Airtel's Scope 3 emissions increased by 15.74%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Bharti Airtel disclose?
In 2024, Bharti Airtel reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2024, the largest contributors to Bharti Airtel's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8): 5,310,842 tCOâ‚‚e (80.77%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 750,868 tCOâ‚‚e (11.42%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 309,166 tCOâ‚‚e (4.7%)
Bharti Airtel's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Bharti Airtel's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Bharti Airtel reported a total carbon footprint of 7,686,344 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.92% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Bharti Airtel's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.54% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 13.48%.