Crown Castle Inc
Crown Castle's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Crown Castle 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).
Crown Castle has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| 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.  | 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 Crown Castle's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Crown Castle amounted to 63,488 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 Crown Castle decreased by 8.79%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Crown Castle's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Crown Castle's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Crown Castle were 11,374 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Crown Castle reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Crown Castle's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 29.67%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Crown Castle's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 20.64%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Crown Castle's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Crown Castle reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,012 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 52,114 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Crown Castle reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Crown Castle's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 45.65%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Crown Castle's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Crown Castle 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Crown Castle use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Crown Castle reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Crown Castle's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Crown Castle's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Crown Castle reported 1,282,012 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 Crown Castle includes a breakdown across 9 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
Crown Castle's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Crown Castle's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Crown Castle reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,282,012 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 22.4% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 77.6% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Crown Castle's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 20.64%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Crown Castle disclose?
In 2024, Crown Castle reported emissions for 9 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 Crown Castle's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Crown Castle's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 994,816 tCO₂e (77.6%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 192,820 tCO₂e (15.04%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 74,686 tCO₂e (5.83%)
Crown Castle's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Crown Castle’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Crown Castle reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,374 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,568 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.73 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Crown Castle's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Crown Castle's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Crown Castle reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.73 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 9.19 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Crown Castle rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Crown Castle ranked 4 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Crown Castle among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Crown Castle's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Crown Castle reported a total carbon footprint of 1,345,500 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 20.15% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Crown Castle's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.28% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.87%. a