Indus Towers Ltd

Common Name
Indus Towers
Country
India
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
3,589
Ticker
INDUSTOWER
Exchange
NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA
Description
Indus Towers Ltd. is a leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure services in Asia. Primarily focusing on tower construction, maintenance, and operation, Indus Towers plays a critical role ...

Indus Towers's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Indus Towers 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).

Indus Towers has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Verified Sources Behind Indus Towers’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Indus Towers's Annual Report 2025
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b. Indus Towers's Annual Report 2023
b. Indus Towers's Annual Report 2023
c. Indus Towers's Annual Report 2022
c. Indus Towers's Annual Report 2022

Insights into Indus Towers's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Indus Towers amounted to 14,839,706 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 Indus Towers increased by 6.88%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Indus Towers's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202420250400 k800 k1.2 M1.6 MtCO2e-2%-6%+80%-4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Indus Towers's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Indus Towers were 1,381,756 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Indus Towers reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Indus Towers's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 59.32%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2024), Indus Towers's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.32%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Indus Towers's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Indus Towers reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,457,950 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Indus Towers reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Indus Towers's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 127.08%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2024), Indus Towers's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Indus Towers 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Indus Towers use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Indus Towers reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Indus Towers's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024202503.5 M7 M10.5 M14 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Indus Towers's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Indus Towers reported 4,979,309 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 Indus Towers includes a breakdown across 5 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

Indus Towers's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20232024202501.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e+137%+1%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Indus Towers's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Indus Towers reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,979,309 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

Compared to the previous year (2024), Indus Towers's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Indus Towers 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Indus Towers disclose?

In 2025, Indus Towers reported emissions for 5 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 Indus Towers's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Indus Towers's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 2,060,000 tCO₂e (96.76%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 50,000 tCO₂e (2.35%)
  • Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 10,000 tCO₂e (0.47%)

Indus Towers's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(96.8%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(2.3%)

Insights into Indus Towers’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Indus Towers reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,381,756 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,526 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 391.92 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Indus Towers's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00020,000200,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)BTelekom MalaysiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,763 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,619Scope 1 Intensity: 3.35 tCO2e/$MTata CommunicationsYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,424 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,691Scope 1 Intensity: 1.64 tCO2e/$MAirtel AfricaYear: 2025Scope 1: 89,869 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,659Scope 1 Intensity: 24.56 tCO2e/$MTrueYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,721 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,000Scope 1 Intensity: 1.62 tCO2e/$MHKT Trust and HKTYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,314 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,475Scope 1 Intensity: 1.19 tCO2e/$MProximusYear: 2023Scope 1: 27,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,633Scope 1 Intensity: 4.13 tCO2e/$MTelephone and Data SystemsYear: 2023Scope 1: 29,175 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,160Scope 1 Intensity: 5.65 tCO2e/$MTim SA (brazil)Year: 2023Scope 1: 11,964 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,914Scope 1 Intensity: 2.43 tCO2e/$MBharti AirtelYear: 2025Scope 1: 74,559 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,246Scope 1 Intensity: 3.68 tCO2e/$MAxiata GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,616 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,995Scope 1 Intensity: 5.33 tCO2e/$MMillicom International CellularYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,078 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,804Scope 1 Intensity: 5.53 tCO2e/$MTeliaYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,473 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,088Scope 1 Intensity: 0.68 tCO2e/$MBBBharti HexacomYear: 2025Scope 1: 21,448 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,000Scope 1 Intensity: 21.44 tCO2e/$MOoredooYear: 2023Scope 1: 264,006 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,364Scope 1 Intensity: 41.49 tCO2e/$MFrontier Communications ParentYear: 2023Scope 1: 117,263 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,676Scope 1 Intensity: 20.66 tCO2e/$MRostelekomYear: 2021Scope 1: 173,249 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,732Scope 1 Intensity: 22.41 tCO2e/$MVodafone IdeaYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,086Scope 1 Intensity: 1.68 tCO2e/$MAdvanced Info ServiceYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,349 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,220Scope 1 Intensity: 4.88 tCO2e/$MTata Teleservices (Maharashtra)Year: 2024Scope 1: 103 tCO2eRevenue: $M 142Scope 1 Intensity: 0.72 tCO2e/$MKoninklijke KPNYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,208 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,831Scope 1 Intensity: 1.06 tCO2e/$MVodacom GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 196,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,975Scope 1 Intensity: 24.65 tCO2e/$MPCCWYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,836Scope 1 Intensity: 1.13 tCO2e/$MTelenorYear: 2024Scope 1: 101,755 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,049Scope 1 Intensity: 14.44 tCO2e/$MSunrise CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,204 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,140Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MEtihad EtisalatYear: 2024Scope 1: 176,452 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,847Scope 1 Intensity: 36.40 tCO2e/$MIndus TowersYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,381,756 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,526Scope 1 Intensity: 391.92 tCO2e/$M

How does Indus Towers's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Indus Towers reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 391.92 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.13 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Indus Towers rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Indus Towers ranked 26 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Indus Towers among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

Insights into Indus Towers's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Indus Towers reported a total carbon footprint of 19,819,015 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.38% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Indus Towers's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 67.9% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 25.12%. a

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